How to get my cat to use her new bed instead of sleeping on mine?

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Hi, I posted a question earlier today asking for advice on where I should place my cat's new bed, in which the doctor suggested by the kitchen's window right next to the sink. It's been there all day now, I poured some catnip into the bed, put some treats in it, but everytime I put Raven on the bed she instantly jumps off and out of it. Haven't sat in it once. She still lays down on my bed. Please check photos for clarification. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Female | spayed | 11 months and 8 days old | 9 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Try putting the bed somewhere else to see whether she likes the bed. She just might not like it. Kitties are funny....give them a cardboard box and they will instantly jump into it and claim it....but give them what we perceive to be a great bed, and they may not like it. If the bed is to serve as her regular sleeping place put it somewhere where she likes to spend a lot of time or feels very safe. She needs to find the bed herself. Cats cannot be told what to do....they are the boss. If your kitty finds the bed comfy and likes it, she will sleep in it. However, your bed is big competition. Raven is beautiful.

How to get my cat to use her new bed instead of sleeping on mine?

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