Post by ZandraJoi on May 10, 2023 19:10:30 GMT -5
www.barkandwhiskers.com/why-do-cats-sleep-so-much
Story at-a-glance
As both predator and prey, cats are designed by nature to require lots of sleep to build the energy stores necessary to live their best lives
There are many reasons it may seem your cat sleeps a lot, including a penchant for short vs. long snoozes, a need to top off her energy reserves, the feline body clock, boredom, stress, or illness or injury
Cats also adopt many different sleeping positions, such as curled up in a ball, on the back of the couch or atop the fridge, and even on their favorite human’s head
If your cat’s sleeping patterns change drastically or you notice other signs of possible illness or injury (e.g., sleeping in the litterbox), it’s important to make an appointment with your veterinarian
My notes: I know as ours have gotten older, they sleep more. What have you noticed?
Story at-a-glance
As both predator and prey, cats are designed by nature to require lots of sleep to build the energy stores necessary to live their best lives
There are many reasons it may seem your cat sleeps a lot, including a penchant for short vs. long snoozes, a need to top off her energy reserves, the feline body clock, boredom, stress, or illness or injury
Cats also adopt many different sleeping positions, such as curled up in a ball, on the back of the couch or atop the fridge, and even on their favorite human’s head
If your cat’s sleeping patterns change drastically or you notice other signs of possible illness or injury (e.g., sleeping in the litterbox), it’s important to make an appointment with your veterinarian
My notes: I know as ours have gotten older, they sleep more. What have you noticed?
