Multi-Cat Homes: How Many Cat Caves Do You Actually Need?
If you have more than one cat, you already know: they don’t exactly believe in sharing. Beds, sunny spots, your lap — it’s all territory. So how many caves do you actually need?
Cats are territorial about resting spots
In the wild, a safe place to sleep is a resource worth defending. House cats keep that instinct. When two cats have to compete for one cosy hideaway, you get the staring, the blocking, the “I was here first” stand-offs — and one cat quietly missing out.
The simple rule: one per cat, plus one
Animal behaviourists use an “n + 1” rule for litter boxes, and the same logic works beautifully for beds and caves. Give each cat their own, plus one spare, so no one ever has to negotiate.
| Cats at home | Caves / beds we’d suggest |
|---|---|
| 1 cat | 1–2 (a cave plus an open bed) |
| 2 cats | 3 |
| 3 cats | 4 |
Place them apart, not together
Two caves pushed side by side still read as one shared zone. Spread them across the room (or across rooms) so each cat gets a genuine retreat. Bonus: caves double as gorgeous décor, so spreading them out looks intentional.
Mix caves, beds and toys. The 15% multi-cat discount applies automatically on 2+ caves.
Quick questions
Will my two cats ever share one cave?
Bonded cats sometimes pile in together — but never count on it. Always give each cat the option of their own.
Do kittens need their own too?
Yes. Even littermates start claiming separate territory as they grow.
What about gift sets?
Our Gift Sets bundle a cave with toys or a bed — an easy way to kit out a second cat.