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Why do cats sleep so much? Seven facts about sleeping cats

Why do cats circle before laying down to sleep?

PoC avatarPosted on September 29, 2022 by Michael BroadSeptember 29, 2022

The answer to the question in the title looks as if it is common sense but before I discuss it, it should be said that not all cats circle all the time when settling down to snooze or sleep. They … continue reading…

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Feral cat pictures

Do feral cats sleep as much as domestic cats?

PoC avatarPosted on December 4, 2021 by Michael BroadDecember 4, 2021

I’m sure that you can answer the question without much thought. Common sense dictates that feral cats do not sleep as much as domestic cats. The reason: they have to survive on their wits. They have to be alert. They … continue reading…

Posted in sleep | Tagged cat behavior, Cat Mojo, cat sleep, cat stimulation, cats sleeping, enriched environment, feral cats, full time indoor cats, snoozing, survival | Leave a reply
Draco sleeping with eyes slightly open and nictitating membrane (third eyelid) pulled partly across the cornea

Can cats sleep with their eyes open?

PoC avatarPosted on November 17, 2021 by Michael BroadNovember 17, 2021

Yes, cats can and do sometimes sleep with their eyes open. But, then again, so do people sometimes but much more rarely. For people, the condition is known as nocturnal lagophthalmos. The difference between cats and people is that cats … continue reading…

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Why do cats sleep so much? Seven facts about sleeping cats

Why do domestic cats curl up when they sleep?

PoC avatarPosted on November 8, 2021 by Michael BroadNovember 8, 2021

Domestic cats don’t always curl up when they sleep but they often do. It’s the default position. Although, we do see some extraordinary sleeping styles for the domestic cat; being totally stretched out is also not uncommon inside the home. … continue reading…

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Domestic cat snoozing and sleeping

Polyphasic sleep in domestic cats

PoC avatarPosted on March 1, 2021 by Michael BroadMarch 1, 2021

Domestic cats are polyphasic sleepers. Humans normally engage in monophasic sleep – sleeping once at night for about 8 hours. Sometimes humans sleep in 2 periods over the course of 24 hours: once at night and once at siesta. This … continue reading…

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My cat sleeping soundly with snow outside

Do cats sleep more in winter?

PoC avatarPosted on February 9, 2021 by Michael BroadFebruary 9, 2021

Indoor/outdoor domestic cats are likely to sleep more in winter. I explain why…. Of course, I am referring to domestic cats. There will be a difference between domestic cats and wild cats because the reason why domestic cats sleep more … continue reading…

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Why do cats and dogs fall asleep so much faster than humans?

PoC avatarPosted on December 7, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 7, 2020

The first point to make is that some humans fall asleep as fast as cats and dogs. It is difficult to generalise. You could tackle the question from the other end and ask why do humans have difficulty getting off … continue reading…

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Dreaming cat

Why does my cat twitch in her sleep?

PoC avatarPosted on May 28, 2020 by Michael BroadMay 28, 2020

All observant cat owners and lovers will be aware that their cat dreams and when they dream they twitch their whiskers, eyes, legs to varying degrees and move their mouths. They also might make some noises. They are going through … continue reading…

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Domestic cats tend to move around and change their sleeping places

Why do cats like to sleep in different places?

PoC avatarPosted on March 28, 2020 by Michael BroadMarch 28, 2020

To be more precise the question should refer to domestic cats and how they pick a favourite spot in the home for a while and then choose a different one for no apparent reason because, on the face of it, … continue reading…

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Cat sleeping. They are very flexible in their sleeping patterns

We can learn about flexible sleeping patterns from our domestic cat companions

PoC avatarPosted on December 1, 2019 by Michael BroadDecember 1, 2019

Humans are very strongly habituated to sleeping in one continuous session during the night. The domestic cat tends to sleep at any time whenever they are tired. The former is very rigid and the latter is very flexible. Admittedly, I … continue reading…

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A man said he couldn’t breathe when sleeping so he installed a camera to see why

Man couldn’t breathe when sleeping. Picture explains why.

PoC avatarPosted on July 25, 2019 by Michael BroadJuly 25, 2019

A man said he couldn’t breathe when sleeping so he installed a camera to see why…. Such a cute picture. What can you say? His cat loves him really badly but doesn’t realise that he is damn near suffocating him. … continue reading…

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Belly up sleeping is in the family

Picture of cat family sleeping on their backs with legs splayed

PoC avatarPosted on August 27, 2018 by Michael BroadAugust 27, 2018

From this picture, it appears that a cat’s preference for sleeping on her/his back runs in the family i.e. it is an inherited trait. This looks like a mother and her kittens. The kittens have either copied their mother or … continue reading…

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Cat sleeping

What percent of cats’ lives do they sleep?

PoC avatarPosted on July 6, 2018 by Michael BroadJuly 6, 2018

The title is a bit clumsy. It is taken directly from the Internet. To rephrase it the question is what percentage of a cat’s life is occupied sleeping? It is quite an interesting question but in order to answer it … continue reading…

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Why do cats sleep so much? Seven facts about sleeping cats

Why do cats sleep so much? Seven facts about sleeping cats

PoC avatarPosted on March 14, 2018 by Michael BroadMarch 14, 2018

Cats sleep about twice as much as humans because this is the typical sleeping pattern of a highly efficient predator. The domestic cat has time on his hands and uses the time to sleep and dream. Cats can fall into … continue reading…

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Domestic cats will sleep in dark or light conditions

Do Cats Prefer to Sleep in Light or Dark?

PoC avatarPosted on January 25, 2018 by Michael BroadJanuary 25, 2018

In my experience, it makes no difference to a domestic cat whether it is dark or light when they sleep. Habitually, they will sleep during the daytime when it is light because domestic cats are programmed to be active at … continue reading…

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