Igloo type cat beds

angieh · 19-04-2009, 02:08 PM

Although Kizzy is getting less jumpy, she is a girl who obviously likes to feel enclosed/secure and is still hiding behind the two door filing cabinet in the office for most of the day really. This space is basically 7.5 inches x 18 inches (19 x 47 cm approx). I can look in on her and she does seem quite happy, if a bit constricted! I wondered if she would take to one of those igloo type cat beds. Does anyone use them, or have any views about them???

We've tried the cat snoozer-type bed that I bought for Merlin that he never used and she seems defeated by getting into it.

Elaine · 19-04-2009, 02:12 PM

I use all kinds of beds, my cats like their comforts especially Bernie, he has to try out each new bed first.
I have a duffle/igloo type cat bed and they both love it. I wouldnt recoment it though as it's not as sturdy as it appears to be and tends to colapse on them. Other than that most igloo beds are good.

dinahsmum · 19-04-2009, 02:18 PM

Bentley likes his igloo bed. It's a 'stuffed fabric' one.
I used to have a basketware one and I thought that was a very nice cat bed, with a cosy cushion or blankie in it.

dandysmom · 19-04-2009, 04:27 PM

I bought a nice wicker igloo bed for Sultan, neither he nor any of his successors would use it ......

While you're deciding, why not give her a BOX!? With a nice soft cushion or towel in it. Leia often sleeps in a box.

angieh · 19-04-2009, 05:06 PM

I think a box sounds like a very good idea ............ Kizzy would love it!

(She is still trouser trumpeting btw!)

Donna · 19-04-2009, 05:30 PM

I was thinking of a box with a circle cut in the front so she can jump in and out, and you could line it with some vetbed or similar fabric to make it all cozy!

angieh · 19-04-2009, 05:38 PM

Yes, that sounds just right Donna - I'll keep my eyes open for a suitable box next time I go to the supermarket!

calismum · 19-04-2009, 06:59 PM

None of my cats have used an igloo bed despite liking to go in and under other things.

I agree a box would do the trick - most of mine liked that, except Alfie, who will defend his radiator bed to the death!!!!

cats' staff · 19-04-2009, 08:41 PM

Tolly slept in a cat bed for a short time but generally my lot ignore them and sleep on beds, sofas, piles of clean laundry, filing trays etc. I think a box is a great idea.

dandysmom · 19-04-2009, 11:38 PM

Leia asked me to send this message to Kizzy!

This is the kind of box I like, it's as if I have my own very personal cave to hide in all snug. We get a lot of boxes here as mom orders many things on line that come in boxes, and I get to inspect them and help open them! But she hasn't put a cushion in them for me, I think she should! I'm sure you will be very happy in your new home; I met your mum at the virtual tea party she held last year and she is a lovely person. Best regards, HRH Princess Leia

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