{"id":2747,"date":"2020-11-01T19:15:42","date_gmt":"2020-11-01T19:15:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carevetdev.kinsta.cloud\/hoschton\/?p=2747"},"modified":"2022-07-05T19:16:23","modified_gmt":"2022-07-05T19:16:23","slug":"why-do-cats-like-to-sleep-so-much","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carevet.com\/hoschton\/blog\/2020\/11\/01\/why-do-cats-like-to-sleep-so-much\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do Cats Like to Sleep So Much?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"post-content\">\n<div style=\"transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out 0s;\" data-rss-type=\"text\">\n<p> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> Our feline pals come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and purrsonalities, but they share one thing in common: they love sleeping. In fact, kitties sleep on average around 15 hours per day. Fluffy can even sleep up to 20 hours in a single 24-hour period. That\u2019s a lot of slumber for your pet! You might wonder why your cat is so tired\u2014read on to learn more about kitty sleeping habits. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> &nbsp; <\/span> <\/p>\n<h2> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> Why Cats Sleep So Much <\/span> <\/h2>\n<p> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> Kitties\u2019 physiology has evolved from the great feline predators of the wild, like lions and panthers. This means that stalking and hunting instincts are hardwired into your domesticated furball. It\u2019s these instincts that are the root cause of Fluffy\u2019s excessive sleep needs. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> &nbsp; <\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> The act of hunting takes a tremendous amount of energy for cats. Fluffy sleeps so much in order to conserve energy for the hunt. That\u2019s why both domesticated housecats and giant cats in the wild sleep a lot, especially during the day. They\u2019re saving up their energy for the coming hunt, whether that entails chasing antelope or just stalking a cat toy under the kitchen table. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> &nbsp; <\/span> <\/p>\n<h2> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> Fluffy\u2019s Sleeping Cycle <\/span> <\/h2>\n<p> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> Kitties go back and forth between a dozing state and a deep sleep while they\u2019re sleeping. That dozing period lasts anywhere from a few minutes to a half hour. Your cat remains semi-alert during this time and will probably position herself so that she can easily hop up and move quickly if necessary. The deep sleep portion of the cycle lasts only about five minutes or so before your pet re-enters the dozing period. This back-and-forth continues the entire time Fluffy is resting. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> &nbsp; <\/span> <\/p>\n<h2> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> Your Cat\u2019s Schedule <\/span> <\/h2>\n<p> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> Cats are crepuscular, which means they are most active between dusk and dawn. This explains why Fluffy tends to get more playful in the evening hours and in the early morning hours. Yes, it\u2019s annoying to have your furry friend\u2019s frisky antics wake you up at five in the morning, but it\u2019s simply built into her kitty biology! Throughout the middle part of the day, of course, you\u2019ll usually find Fluffy napping peacefully. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> &nbsp; <\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> Do you want to learn more about your cat\u2019s sleeping habits? 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