Cat Beds For Indoor Cats Or Small Dogs

Interestingly, our feline friends originated from the desert and maintain a body temperature of around 101.5°F (38.6 C). That is is a good few degrees higher than our own. Consequently, they tolerate warmer temperatures with relative ease and struggle more in colder weather. They always seek out a warm spot to cozy-up in or a fire to sprawl in front of.

Cat caves are made using big tufts of felted wool and are designed to be self-warming. This means that both the thermostatic nature of wool combined with the shape design of the cave promote enhanced warmth using the cat's own body heat.

It's no secret that cats love small, enclosed spaces and a cat cave provides just that. Firstly, cats feel vulnerable as they sleep. This is why they curl up into a ball to protect their tummies and find an enclosed spot where they feel less exposed to potential threat. Being almost completely encapsulated by a cat cave gives our furry friends the ultimate sense of safety in which to enjoy a good sleep or chill-out session. They feel at ease when hiding, which is also why they love high up, secure cat window perches, as their behavior has evolved specifically to avoid becoming prey to something with bigger teeth and claws than their own.

The knock-on effect of feeling so secure is the heightened relaxation they can enjoy when relieved of the pressures of needing to be highly vigilant. In addition to this, feline stress can peak when amongst the noise and busyness of a family home. Retreating to the solace of a cozy cat cave is therefore an ideal way for your cat to de-stress and enjoy some blissful peace and quiet.

Our Fit Pets explains that feline stress is a significant component/trigger of most common behavioral problems and even some more common diseases. For this reason it's important to provide a safe, snug sanctuary for your cat to retreat to. They need a break, away from the hustle and bustle of the home.

As mentioned, cats may seem like fierce and confident hunters, but they are certainly aware of their vulnerability and will typically choose a stealthy vantage point when tracking prey. This is the same when they sleep; it matters to your cat that their sleeping position is a sensible one in the event of an attack.

Even when playing, your cat will enjoy their cat cave as they mimic hunting behaviors; and darting in and out of the cave opening can be a fun way to do this.

Cat caves allow for the protection from attack on all sides but one – the opening – in which they are peering out, ready to pounce! This feels like a great vantage point for cats in which they can relax, safe in the knowledge that they are in prime position for defence or attack.