Why cats sleep so much – Cat behavior alliance

The ronrona truth!

By Rita Reimers, multi -cat behavior expert

Do you ask why cats sleep so much? Discover the real reasons behind your cat’s endless naps, from hunting instincts to pure laziness feline!

It’s true, cats spend more time spinning than socializing with us. Are they simply lazy? Are they recharging for their night zoomies? Or are they secretly operating at a higher level of existence that simple humans cannot understand? 🤔

The truth is that cats are Biologically scheduled sleep champions. They can accumulate an impressive 12 to 16 hours of sleep per day (And some over -golders even reached 20!). But why? We are going to immerse ourselves in the idle reasons behind his feline lifestyle.

1. Cats are natural hunters (even if they only hunt croquettes)

In nature, cats trust rapid bursts of energy to pursue prey. This means they need naps To recover and prepare for your next hunt.

🏹 Wild cat logic: “Sleep now, hunt later. Repeat.”
🍖 House Cat Logic: “Sleep now, shout the human for snacks later. Repeat.”

Although the “prey” of your inner cat is probably a bowl of croquettes or feet fingers under the blanket, That instinct to conserve energy is still there.

2. The dream of beauty is essential 😻

If you have ever looked at your cat and thought, Wow, how are these perfect?“The answer is.” sleep. Cats spend so much time if they sleep because their bodies use sleep to Regender the fur, sane minor injuries and keep your mustaches in maximum conditions.

😴 Dream of human beauty: “Let me get 8 hours so you don’t look like a zombie tomorrow.”
😼 Cat Beauty Sleep: “I need 16 hours to maintain this level of perfection.”

3. Your internal watches run in cat time (no human time)

The cats are twilightwhich means that they are naturally more active during Dawn and dusk.

This explains why they take a nap all day, Wake up just in time to demand dinnerAnd then run through the house at 3 am as if they were in a Parkour competition.

📅 Your schedule: Work → dinner → netflix → sleep
😼 Your cat’s schedule: Sleep → Sleep → Sleep → Shout for food → chaos → sleep

4. The more they sleep, the more they dream of world domination

It is a fact (okay, perhaps not scientific) that cats are plotting something. When your kitten is Rem sleepThey experience vivid dreams—Conos that we assume that include scenarios such as:

• Overthrow the family dog.

• Claiming the most comfortable place on the couch forever.

• Perfect the art of “The Death Stare” to obtain additional treats.

If you have ever seen your cat throw, squeak or make small career movements while sleeping, probably dreaming of his future empire.

5. Because they can (and honestly, we are jealous)

Let’s be real. If you had zero responsibilities, unlimited food and a warm sun ray to take a napWouldn’t you sleep all day too?

Humans are constantly stressed with work, invoices and making sure we don’t burn our dinner. Cats? His greatest responsibility is to decide which potter of sleeping window.

😴 Human: “Uugh, I’m exhausted. I’ll sleep for 6 hours and wait for the best.”
🐱 Cat: “I feel a little tired … better sleep for 10 hours and then take a nap after my nap.”

Should you worry about your cat sleeping too much?

Most of the time, The long dimensions of your cat are totally normal“Patally if they wake up, eat, play and go back to sleep like a clock.” However, if your kitten suddenly sleeps Much more or much less As usual, it could be worth a visit to the veterinarian only to rule out any health problem.

But in most cases? Your cat is just living its best and quieter life. And honestly … we are all a little jealous.

😻 Does your cat have a fun sleep habit? Do they rotate? Sleep in strange positions? Let us know in the comments!

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