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As cool as it would be to talk to your cat, our feline friends aren’t actually capable of talking to us (no, we don’t count meowing up a storm at 4 am). However, that doesn’t mean your cat doesn’t communicate with you. While purring, rubbing against you, and crawling into your lap are easy enough messages to decode, the way your cat sleeps around you actually communicates a lot. Here, we’ll break down every possible sleeping arrangement so that you can know how your cat is feeling.
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QuestionWhat if your cat is sleeping and not waking up?Community AnswerIt's normal for a cat to sleep 12 to 16 hours a day, but if you feel that something is wrong, it's best to let a vet look at your cat.
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- Wondering why cats sleep in so many different positions? Cats sleep around 16 hours a day, so there are a lot of opportunities for them to try out unique sleeping setups. On top of that, cats are natural predators which means they’re comfortable sleeping in a variety of different ways (unlike prey animals, that hide when they sleep). [26] X Research sourceThanks
- Cats experience deep REM cycles the same way humans do. This means that cats almost certainly dream! [27] X Research sourceThanks
- Excessive sleep can be a sign of hypothyroidism, deafness, or kidney disease in cats. If you cat sleeps a worrying amount, see a veterinarian. [28] X Research sourceThanks
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