Cat Furniture For Senior Cats

Senior cats with arthritis may have difficulty moving normally. They may suffer from stiffness. A cat owner may notice that the cat is not as active as it used to be. The senior cat may also have difficulty jumping onto places where the cat used to frequently perch. Cat owners can make accommodations to improve the cat’s quality of life. These changes may help the cat be more active and allow them to enjoy some things that they used to enjoy.

Some cat furniture is designed to help senior cats that have been affected by arthritis. These modifications in the home may help ease the pain and discomfort a cat may feel. Cats with arthritis may even have difficulty entering regular litter boxes. A litter box with low sides can help make it easier for cats with arthritis.

Senior cat furniture can give senior cats with arthritis access to places where they used to spend their time. For example, if a cat previously enjoyed sitting on a window perch but is not longer able to jump onto the perch, a slope or steps to the cat perch allows the cat with arthritis to enjoy that again. A window perch can provide a cat with mental stimulation which can be important, especially for less active senior cats.

Some cat owners keep cat stairs next to a bed so that the cat can lie on the bed like it used to. Cat stairs are a small, portable staircase for cats. Some cat stairs are attractively designed with stained wood and carpet. Therefore, a cat owner may not feel that such accommodations are an eyesore. The cat furniture becomes part of the décor rather than an obtrusive piece of furniture.

A cat may not have had the need for a cat bed before developing arthritis. However, a cat bed or small pet bed can help ease the pressure on the cat’s joints while the cat sleeps. Some pet beds do not provide much support. A cat owner may want to look for a cat bed that has ample cushioning or orthopedic support. Orthopedic foam cat beds are sometimes recommended for senior cats.