Foam cat bed swap to Wool cat bed

Why make the swap

• Why switch to wool cat bed

  Wool is naturally flame-resistant, so it needs no added flame retardants.

• What's the concern with foam cat bed

  Flame retardants from furniture foam build up in house dust, and cats swallow it when they groom. Higher levels have been linked to hyperthyroidism in cats.

• General information, not veterinary advice. Ask your vet before changing what your pet uses.

• Good to know before you buy

  Most of a cat’s exposure comes from house dust, so vacuuming and damp dusting help too.

• Sources (3)

  1. Poutasse et al. 2019, ES&T: 78 cats (opens in a new tab)
  2. Dye et al. 2007, ES&T (opens in a new tab)
  3. Woolmark: wool has the highest natural flame resistance of untreated textiles; less likely to ignite, self-extinguishes (opens in a new tab)

  Health and safety facts on this page come from these sources. What a pick is made of comes from its maker's listing or website, as stated on the date we checked.