Why Your Cat Might Actually Need Our Dubu Bed (And Why We Made It)
We’ve all been there. You buy your cat a beautiful new bed. You place it lovingly in their favorite sun-drenched spot.
And what does your cat do? Maybe they love this bed. Maybe they use it but only sometimes. Or maybe they ignore it, choosing to rest inside a cardboard box instead.
Here’s the thing: your cat isn’t being difficult or unpredictable. They’re showing you that they have different needs at different times. Sometimes they want that cozy, nestled feeling. Other times? They need something else entirely.
Why Cats Need More Than One Type of Bed
As the maker of round beds, we need to be clear: round beds are fantastic for a lot of cats. Our Pudding Bed is a bestseller, afterall. And for good reason—many cats absolutely love curling up in that cozy, circular way. For cats who naturally tuck themselves into little crescents when they sleep and who enjoy feeling nestled and secure, round beds are perfect.
But here’s what we’ve learned: even cats who love their round beds also need a space that supports awareness, structure, and calm. Because cats shift between different rest modes throughout the day—from deep sleep mode to observation mode—and so they need beds that support both states.
Understanding How Your Cat Actually Rests
Not all cats curl into little balls all the time. Many are spatial thinkers with the need to see what’s happening around them, even when they’re resting and supposedly relaxed. These cats want to maintain awareness of their surroundings. For them, control and visibility aren’t optional.
These cats may:
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Rest without curling. Prefer to loaf or stretch out instead.
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Like head support but hate feeling enclosed or restricted.
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Need visual control and easy exits from their resting spot.
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Dislike overly plush beds that lack structure.
Enter the Dubu Bed
And with all the above in mind, we had to venture forth with our first ever non-Pudding bed. Presenting: the Dubu! A tofu-shaped resting place designed specifically for loafing, sprawling, and observing—the natural resting behaviors cats cycle through every day. For those moments when your cat needs/wants to stay aware, be in charge of their surroundings, and rest with structure instead of enclosure.
The Dubu Bed offers support (that’s still soft), space, and control. Its rectangular shape gives cats the opportunity to lean into cozy corners (posture support) and the double decker spongy edge is designed so that cats can rest heads and chins comfortably while maintaining full awareness of what’s around them. No forced curling. No restrictive cover. Just supportive comfort that respects how your cat may actually want to rest.
What Makes The Dubu Extra Elevated?
Beyond its tofu good looks, the Dubu bed is crafted with luxury in mind. The inner pad is removable and constructed out of 100% un-dyed, organic cotton. It’s easy to clean and, in fact, gets softer with each wash. The double-decker spongy edge provides gentle head support without feeling restrictive, while the rectangular shape offers multiple resting positions: from corner lean to full sprawl to classic loaf. The Dubu’s structured yet soft design means it holds its shape beautifully while still being inviting and comfortable.
Different Needs—And Different Moods
Even cats who love cozy beds also need a space that supports awareness, structure, and calm. Cats switch between deep rest mode and observe mode throughout the day, and having options that support both states means your cat always has the right spot for how they’re feeling in that moment.
When your cat loves a round bed, that’s wonderful. But they might also need the Dubu Bed for those times when they want to stay alert, maintain visibility, or simply loaf instead of curl. The breadloafs. The head proppers. The cats who sprawl out on flat surfaces because that’s what feels right in that moment.
We’ve always believed that understanding real feline behavior—and respecting that different cats have genuinely different preferences and needs throughout their day—is the key to creating products cats will actually use. Cats need more than one way to rest comfortably—and the Dubu Bed might be exactly what they’ve been missing.
