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Elevated cat beds
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All elevated cat beds
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Elevated cat beds
Raised Pet Sofa with Tufted Nest and Separate Base
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Help choosing elevated cat beds
Buying guides and care advice written for this range: what to measure, what matters and what to skip.
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This page narrows our cat beds down to raised designs: wooden hammock cots, a solid wood arch hammock bed, handwoven elevated beds with soft cushions and egg-chair shapes, braided banana leaf beds, woven rattan beds, a raised cooling bed with a woven mat, a rainbow canvas bed, rotating desktop perches and a 28 inch elevated bed with a sisal scratching post. It is for cats who like height and airflow.
Why cats like raised beds
Cats like to sleep up off the floor. Height lets them watch the room, keeps them out of drafts and away from dogs or toddlers, and feels safer for an animal that is both predator and prey. Many cats will choose a raised spot over a softer one on the floor.
Raised cots and hammocks also let air move underneath, which keeps a cat cooler in summer. The basket and egg-chair beds give height with the cozy, enclosed feel many cats want.
Styles in this range
Wooden hammock cots stretch fabric over a frame, like a camp bed for cats. A solid wood arch hammock is sturdier and looks like a piece of furniture. Handwoven beds in banana leaf, rattan and egg-chair shapes sit on short legs or a stand, often with a cushion.
Rotating desktop perches clamp or sit on a desk so a cat can sleep beside you while you work. The 28 inch elevated bed adds a sisal post below, so your cat can scratch and climb up to sleep.
Choosing the right height and size
Most cats are happy with a bed raised a few inches to a couple of feet. Kittens, seniors and cats with stiff joints need a low raised bed they can step onto, rather than a tall perch. Large cats need a hammock or basket with a wide enough base to lie flat in.
Check the weight rating on hammocks and perches. A hammock that sags to the frame or sways badly will not be used.
Placement
Put a raised bed where your cat already naps: by a sunny window, beside your desk or near a radiator in winter. Cats choose places with a view and some warmth. A raised cooling bed with a woven mat suits a hot room or a screened porch in summer.
Make sure tall beds sit on a level floor and cannot tip if your cat jumps on at an angle.
Care and cleaning
Wash fabric hammocks and cushions every one to two weeks. Woven beds can be vacuumed, wiped with a damp cloth and dried in the sun. Check woven and rattan beds for broken strands, which can poke a cat or be chewed.
If your senior cat stops using a raised bed it used to love, it may find the jump harder. Try a lower bed, and mention it to your vet, since stiffness can be a sign of arthritis.
Raised cat-bed supports
| Structure | How the resting area is supported | Measure separately |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric cot | Fabric stretched over a frame | Fabric area and frame footprint |
| Arch frame | A shaped rigid support with a fabric resting area | Overall height and sleeping area |
| Woven bed on legs | A basket-shaped body over supports | Inner bowl and leg footprint |
| Desk perch | A resting platform at desk height | Mounting method and desk compatibility |
| Bed with scratching post | Bed above a post or climbing support | Platform size,post and base |
Do cats like elevated beds?
Many do. Height gives a view, keeps cats out of drafts and away from busy floors, and raised cots stay cooler in summer.
Are raised cat beds good for older cats?
Low raised beds help seniors off cold floors. Avoid tall perches if your cat struggles to jump.
How much weight can a cat hammock bed hold?
It varies by model. Check the listing's weight rating, especially for large cats.
Are woven cat beds easy to clean?
Yes. Vacuum them, wipe with a damp cloth and dry in the sun. Wash any cushions separately.
What is a cat desk perch?
A small bed that sits on or clamps to a desk, so your cat can sleep beside you. Some rotate.