Calming Dog Beds
Plush, donut-style beds with a raised rim to rest a weary head against — the snug, den-like feeling that helps anxious pets settle and sleep through the night.
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Round Plush Pet Bed with Attached Hooded Blanket
A soft round pet bed with a fleece-lined hooded blanket attached, so cats and small dogs can burrow in and stay cosy. The raised bolster sides offer a sense of security for calmer, warmer sleep.
From£23.99
Mushroom House Cosy Cave Pet Bed
An enclosed dome bed with a removable cushion and plush trim, made for the cats and small dogs who would rather sleep hidden than sleep on show.
From£59.99
Apple Cosy Cave Pet Bed
A plush apple-shaped cave bed that gives cats and small dogs a snug, semi-enclosed place to hide.
From£22.99
Round Plush Calming Pet Bed
A round, long-pile plush bed with a raised rim your pet can nestle into for a calming, secure sleep. Super-soft and machine washable, it makes a cosy nap spot in any room.
From£10.99
Hotties Microwavable Pet Heat Pad — Stays Warm for 4 Hours
A microwavable heat pad that keeps dogs, cats, and small pets cosy for up to four hours — no electricity needed.
£20.99
Fluffy Faux-Fur Donut Calming Pet Bed
Plush faux-fur donut bed with a deep, raised rim pets can nuzzle into. The soft, supportive walls encourage curling up and create a secure, calming nest that helps anxious dogs and cats settle and sleep.
From£19.99
Round Plush Calming Bed for Small Dogs and Cats
A deep, fluffy round bed with a soft long-pile rim that cats and small dogs can nuzzle into. The raised edge offers a sense of security for a calmer, cosier sleep.
From£31.99
Round Plush Nest Pet Bed
A round plush nest bed with a raised rim that cradles cats and small dogs in a calming curl.
£31.99
Why calming beds work
Calming beds borrow from the way dogs and cats naturally sleep — curled up, backed into something solid, with their chin supported. The raised bolster gives them that point of contact, while deep, soft filling takes the pressure off joints.
For pets that pace, whine at night or struggle to switch off after a busy day, a proper nest can make a real difference to how quickly they relax.
Choosing the right size
Measure your pet nose-to-tail while they’re curled up, then add a few centimetres. A bed that’s slightly snug feels more secure than one that’s too big.
Faux-fur tops are cosy for winter; if your pet runs warm, look for a removable, machine-washable cover so you can keep it fresh.
Washing, and how many beds a household needs
Buy the removable, machine-washable cover. Every bed eventually needs washing, and the ones that cannot be washed are the ones that get thrown away.
If you have more than one pet you need more beds than pets, and in different places. Sharing is not the default, and forcing it is a common cause of the tension that comes out as scrapping or as one animal never settling at all.
Everything here is chosen to be genuinely useful in everyday life with your pet — quality-checked, fairly priced and shipped tracked across the UK. For any health concern, your vet is always the best first port of call.
From the Knowledge Hub
Common questions
Do calming beds really help with anxiety?
Many owners find a snug, bolstered bed helps a nervous pet settle faster, because it mimics how they’d naturally den. It’s a comfort aid, not a cure — for ongoing anxiety, speak to your vet.
Are they machine washable?
Most of our calming beds have a washable cover or can be machine washed whole on a gentle cycle. Check the individual product page for care details.
What size should I get?
Measure your pet curled up and add a few centimetres. When in doubt, size up slightly so they can turn around comfortably.
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