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How to stop your cat waking you up – get him tired when you’re tired

PoC avatarPosted on February 10, 2022 by Michael BroadFebruary 10, 2022

The title to this article implies that people are trying to find out how to stop their cat waking them up at night. This is a problematic exercise because, depending upon the cat and the circumstances, domestic cats are quite … Continue reading →

Posted in nighttime activity | Tagged cat behavior, cat crepuscular activity, cat sleeping, circadian rhythm, inherited personality, night-time activity

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 →

Posted in sleep | Tagged cat behavior, cat sleeping, cats sleeping | Leave a reply

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 →

Posted in sleep | Tagged cat behavior, cat behavior explained, cat evolution, cat sleeping, evolution, survival, warmth | Leave a reply

Domestic cats prefer to sleep on polyester fleece

PoC avatarPosted on July 19, 2021 by Michael BroadJuly 19, 2021

Domestic cats prefer to sleep on polyester fleece to cotton-looped towelling according to a study (I don’t have the title). This seems to make sense as fleece probably keeps them warmer. The heat is trapped. In another study, the welfare … Continue reading →

Posted in sleeping substrate | Tagged cat products, cat sleeping, DIY cat products, sleeping substrate | Leave a reply

Cats sleeping in the ‘dead position’

PoC avatarPosted on July 13, 2021 by Michael BroadJuly 13, 2021

When domestic cats sleep in the “dead position” (i.e. they look as if they are dead) it’s because they feel sublimely secure in their home environment. They are belly-up and therefore vulnerable. I don’t think you’ll see this very often … Continue reading →

Posted in sense of security | Tagged calm cat, cat emotions, cat sleeping, cats sleeping, confident cat, security | Leave a reply

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 →

Posted in sleep | Tagged cat anatomy, cat behavior, cat brain, cat crepuscular activity, cat sleep, cat sleeping, domestic cat hunting | Leave a reply

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 →

Posted in sleep | Tagged cat behavior, cat behavior explained, cat sleep, cat sleeping | Leave a reply

Do cats’ paws fall asleep?

PoC avatarPosted on October 1, 2020 by Michael BroadOctober 1, 2020

In other words, do cats get pins-and-needles in their feet? We don’t know the answer for sure. We can guess pretty accurately, though, that cats don’t get pins-and-needles in their paws and lower legs – the area below the hock. … Continue reading →

Posted in pins-and-needles | Tagged cat diabetes, cat sleeping, neuropathy, pins-and-needled, resting, snoozing | 4 Replies

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 →

Posted in sleep | Tagged cat behavior, cat dreaming, cat sleeping, nightmares | Leave a reply

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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