Five signs your cat wants a cosier hideaway

A cat that hides is not a cat that is unhappy. Hiding is how cats regulate, rest, and feel safe. The trick is giving them a spot that is theirs, so they are not squeezing into the laundry basket.

1. They nap in enclosed spaces

Boxes, cupboards, under the bed. A felted cave gives them that enclosed feeling with softness your cupboard cannot.

2. They startle easily in open rooms

A covered bed in a quiet corner gives a nervous cat a base to retreat to, which often makes them more confident everywhere else.

3. They seek warmth

Cave beds hold body heat, which is why cats settle in fast on cooler nights.

4. They are territorial about a spot

Give them a dedicated hideaway and the couch cushion battles tend to ease off.

5. New arrivals in the home

A new baby, a new pet, a move. A hideaway helps a cat cope with change on their own terms.