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Ever wondered why your
cat spends so much time sleeping? On
average, cats sleep an average of 15 hours a day! Here are a few reasons why your cat loves
to sleep.
- Active Hours – Many new cat owners find it surprising that cats are actually the most active at night. When you are getting ready for work, your cat will probably be getting ready for a nap. However, cats are also highly sociable and can adapt their sleeping habits to their feeding schedules.
- Energy Reserve – Although cats are domesticated, they still retain the instinct to creep in the shadows and pounce on their pray. When your cat is sleeping, they are reserving energy for running, pouncing, climbing and stalking.
- Sleeping Patterns – Cats switch between a light sleep and a deep sleep. Cats doze off for fifteen minutes to a half hour at a time, positioning themselves so that they can spring up into action at any time. They alternate this with a five minute deep sleep.
- Weather – Just like us, cats tend to be sleepier on cold and rainy days.
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