FAQ: Beds & Bedding for cats

The sleeves and neck can be stuffed with soft filling and stitched to form a round rim, with a cushion lining the middle. Such a bed smells of its owner, but check for loose threads the cat could swallow.

A reversible bed often has a warm plush side and a cooler cotton side, so it can be adapted to the season. This suits cats that feel the cold in winter and look for a cooler spot in summer.

An outdoor cat needs a dry, windproof, insulated shelter raised off the ground, with a small opening that holds in the heat. It should be made of moisture-resistant materials and placed out of the wind.

Straw is often recommended for outdoor shelters because it stays dry and warm, while blankets and towels absorb moisture and freeze. Change the bedding regularly and keep the insulated walls and floor dry.

On an enclosed or netted balcony a cat can enjoy a bed in warm weather, but choose a moisture-resistant, easy-to-clean bed. In cold weather and hot midday hours the balcony may be uncomfortable for the cat.

At a country house, set up a bed indoors where the cat can hide and rest, and add its blanket from home. If the cat goes outside, a dry, sheltered outdoor house for cover from rain is helpful.

Yes, insulated, dry shelters with straw bedding can help outdoor cats survive the cold. Place shelters somewhere quiet and out of the wind, and only where the building or land owners allow it.

No, zoogidas.lt sells nothing — the site compares prices of cat beds, houses and hammocks across Lithuanian online pet shops. You buy the chosen product on the shop's own website.

zoogidas.lt collects cat bed prices from Lithuanian online pet shops, so you can compare the same bed or hammock in one place and choose where to buy it.

Prices are collected about once a day, and each product shows when its price was last checked. Before buying, check the final price and availability on the shop's website.

Yes, the product page on zoogidas.lt shows price history, so you can see whether the price of a bed, house or hammock changed recently and decide whether to buy now or wait.

The computer is warm, and the cat wants to be close to its owner and the centre of attention. Put a soft bed or blanket next to your workspace so the cat can lie near you without getting in the way.

The sink and tiles are cool, and the sink's shape cradles the cat, so it is comfortable there especially in warm weather. If your cat often seeks a cool spot, offer a cooling mat or cotton bed in the shade.

A wardrobe is dark, quiet, enclosing and smells of its owner, so the cat feels safe there. If you do not want it sleeping there, offer an enclosed bed or cave with one of your garments in a quiet spot and keep wardrobes closed.

This is normal: in deep sleep cats dream, so they may twitch or move their paws or whiskers. If the movements are violent, the cat does not respond when woken or seems confused afterwards, see a vet straight away.

Some cats, especially flat-faced breeds or those lying in unusual positions, snore a little, and it is usually harmless. If snoring starts suddenly or the cat breathes with difficulty when awake too, talk to a vet.

Cats hide when they want peace or are afraid of guests, noise or new things. If the cat starts spending a lot of time there, eats less or avoids contact, it may be a sign of stress or illness, so it is worth talking to a vet.

Lying in the litter box can signal stress, fear, urinary difficulty or other illness, as the cat wants to stay close to the toilet. This is not normal behaviour, so see a vet as soon as possible.

Next to its owner a cat feels safe and warm and can move away quickly if anything happens. It is a sign of trust, and in the cold season cats often snuggle even closer for warmth.

Watch how your cat sleeps: a cat that curls into a ball suits round or donut beds, one that stretches out suits wide mattresses or sofas, and one that likes to hide suits caves and houses. If your cat likes being high up, choose a shelf or windowsill lounger.