![]() You’ve probably noticed your cat relaxing and sleeping with their eyes partially open. Megan McCorkel, DVM, cVMA, veterinarian, and cat blogger says, “Compared to humans, cats are much more alert while they sleep. Cats take light naps, what we like to call “cat naps,” so that they can get the rest they need while still being alert and ready to pounce. Oftentimes, they are just snoozing and this light sleeping makes up about three-fourths of their sleeping time. ![]() While it’s known that cats spend two-thirds of their lives asleep, they aren’t always in a deep sleep the way we are. While 12 to 16 hours is a lot already, it can sometimes seem like even more to us since cats do most of their sleeping during the day. How Much Sleep Do Cats Really Need?Ĭats need anywhere from 12 to 16 hours of sleep per day. Their wild ancestors had to sleep in order to conserve their energy to hunt, chase, and kill their next meal (oy vey!) Although our cats may only hunt the occasional mouse, their instinct to sleep and prepare to hunt carries on. Our loving cats, while now domestic, have evolved to sleep for long periods throughout the day. ![]()
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