Cats in the Bed Springs? Really? Anyone Else Had This Problem.

our cat did the same thing, tore a hole in the box spring and I guess take her naps there? I guess they do this so no one will bother them there!

I used to have this problem when I had my old mattress and boxspring set--did she make the hole on the underside? If so, this is what I did. I would have to lift the boxspring up and placed a fitted sheet over the underside...that should do the trick

ooh..that could be dangerous to her.. um..mine have never done that-though they have tried to get in the box part. all i can think of is a heavy plastic hopefully cat-proof cover for it?

We had one do this, she even had her kittens in there, what a mess that was to clean up. Enjoy

That is a problem that I have never heard of. But think about how cozy it sounds! And she does sound like she's trying to find her own personal space. It often takes cats time to adjust to new family members. My older cat Cleo was not happy when Delilah the kitten came home. She used to tackle her and fling her about so badly that we had to seperate them whenever we left the room. She might have only been trying to play as she never growled or really tried to hurt her but I wasn't taking any chances. I know I have seen the carpet covered cat stands that have cubby holes inside them that are also lined with soft carpet. You might want to consider getting one of those. You might also be able to make one. When Cleo was overly aggressive and Delilah was so tiny, we put Cleo in time out. We put a pillow and then a cozy blanket in the cat carrier and that was her time out place. It's a large carrier and she could still see everything and yet couldn't act out too much. We'd only put her in a for a short period of time and as soon as she was calm again, I'd let her out. It sounds like she is looking for some personal space that also can be safe from being shared without her consent. How do they get along? Is Freddie trying to dominate and be the lead cat? Is he fixed? Sometimes if one is fixed and the other isn't, it can create conflicts. You might have to try and teach them to get along better if that is the case. I'd be abit worried about her possibly getting hurt by the springs so you might also want to consider getting some advice from the vet. You want to be sure there is nothing else wrong with her as cats do hide when they are sick. We used a electric diffuser that is scented with the scent of a lactating cat, can't recall what it's called but our vet had it and it did calm things down quite abit. They sell them online so you don't have to get that at the vet. Let us know what you decide to do and how it all works out. good Luck!

My cat had this habit of hiding inside our bed and within springs ...kinda cute but of course, you can't get you cat out because of his playful mood. It would be helpful to have your bed repaired or replaced...good luck with Carlye!

Dear Aurone, I never had a cat doing this, but as far as cats are concerned they all have very special qualities and tricks just like your kitty Carlye. Getting used to a new cat does take some time; I have 6 cats myself currently so I've been through that process quite some times before. Eventually they'll get along just fine but Carlye might just want a quiet place for now. It does sounds like a warm and cuddly place to lie down so I can't blame her, lol! .

Yes I have had cats do this at different times. Currently we have no indoor kitties but hope to acquire one this spring again. They like warm, dark places to curl up and hide in and to be near you as well. They also do look for safe places to run and hide for strangers or to pout if they are mad at you.

Cats seem to be able to get into the strangest of places to hide or sleep. Moomin the mad moggie will often crawl up into the airing cupboard, I've caught him trying to get into the laundry basket and lately he has taken to getting inside the old armchair in the corner.

Yes, I have seen that happen before. cats like places they can make into caves. The only way you can fix it is to seal off the lining of the boxspring. Either remove the fabric under neath, and or get some plywood and place your box spring over it. This will create a solid seal and he/she can't get under it.

I would be really careful about this, I know someone this happened to and her cats used the inside for the bathroom, so if I were you I would just make sure your cats were not donig this. It could be very dirty, But if you clean up after the cat im sure it would be okay.