If you are a first-time cat owner, you may notice that your cat sleeps a lot. Without a lot of experience, this may be alarming to you. You may ask, why does my cat sleep so much? Rest assured, a cat that sleeps a lot is almost always typical. There are several reasons for this, …
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If you own a cat you know they spend most of their day sleeping. Here is everything cat owners need to know about their furry felines and sleep – from what different sleeping positions mean to why they sleep where they do to how long they sleep and more
From snuggling on sleeping faces to curling up in the nook of arms, cuddly cats provide an extra blanket of comfort during sleep. While you might think your purring pal has strange sleeping habits (can running on the bed at 4 am really be considered normal?), certain behaviors can be explained. Whether it’s intense stares …
If you have cats, you may have noticed something. They sleep a lot. You may also have noted that they can sleep even more in winter than in summer. Or do they? Do cats sleep more in winter? It certainly seems that way, and as this article will explore, there may be good reasons for …
Spending most of your day snoozing gently in a warm beam of sunlight with a full belly and the occasional head scratch as your human walks by — ah, the life of a house cat is glorious. But there are instances where your cat may be sleeping too much. And yes, too much sleep can …
Deep into the night, you surface out of a deep slumber and decide to turn over in your bed. Perhaps you also want to stretch your legs. But then you discover a heavy bundle preventing your feet from pushing all the way out. Peeping over the covers, you discover a pair of mildly annoyed eyes …
Just like humans, cats can occasionally twitch in their sleep. In most cases, this body movement is normal and shouldn’t be cause for concern. However, it could signify something is wrong with your four-legged friend. Sleep is an important component in living a healthy life, and your cat appreciates getting proper rest as much as …
Many cat lovers would agree that having your cat sleep next to you feels like you’ve hit the jackpot and are being showered with love. But have you ever wondered, “why do cats sleep next to their owners rather than in their own bed?” Well, there are many reasons for cats’ sleeping positions and behaviors. …
Nothing makes your heart skip a beat like finding your little pussy cat curled up with a paw delicately placed over its face. It’s a cuteness overload few cat owners can resist, and virtually all cats exhibit this behavior in their lifetimes. But why do cats cover their face when they sleep? Cats spend a lot …
You’ve probably come across this sweet sight many times—your furry friend curled into a tight ball and sleeping soundly. Cats take on many different sleeping positions that often leave us wondering why they would sleep in this way. While the curled-into-a-ball position is one of the more normal ways to see a cat sleeping, it …
Cats are famed for their love of napping, and getting enough beauty sleep is a top priority. A snoozing feline is undeniably adorable, but sometimes it could indicate a possible problem. So, it’s important for pet parents to understand common cat sleeping positions when sick. So, we’ve created a guide that helps differentiate the different …