Why has my cat been sleeping so much lately?

Why has my cat been sleeping so much lately?

It is normal for cats to sleep a lot – up to 16 hours a day. But, it is normal for this sleep to be part of the rest, hunt, eat, groom, sleep cycle. If your cat is sleeping more than is normal, he/she may need more play/hunting stimulation during the day.

What does it mean when a cat is a little more tired than usual?

If you notice your cat sleeping more than usual, that’s a sign of lethargy, especially when paired with other unusual behaviors. Sometimes lethargy is due to old age in cats. When most animals enter their senior years, they start to slow down and rest more.

What do you do if your cat isn’t moving?

Cats with arthritis or other joint problems may have difficulty moving around and may no longer jump up on furniture or counters, or may change the way they jump onto higher surfaces. If your cat suddenly is unable to use its back legs, she should be seen by your veterinarian immediately.

Why is my Cat Sleeping more than usual?

A cat that is ill may sleep more than usual. This may be due to the fact that the body tries to fight the disease and requires more rest time. Monitor your cat for other symptoms and take him to the vet if you notice anything unusual.

How much of my Cat’s sleep is snoozing?

Cats do sleep deeply but not always. Much like people, cats are often just snoozing. Light sleeping makes up about 3/4 of your cat’s sleep time, with just 1/4 of their sleep time being devoted to deep sleep. When cats are snoozing lightly they get the rest they require but they’re still alert.

What does it mean when a cat twitches in sleep?

the AAHA (American animal hospital association) explains cats twitches by comparing them to human REM, and that means when you see your cat twitching, he/she is in the deepest sleep. twitching is the reaction of your cat is his dream if he is twitching whisker maybe in his dream he is chasing something or somebody

How often do cats sleep in a day?

… Cats typically spend a lot of time napping or sleeping. On average cats sleep between 13 and 14 hours per day and kittens may sleep up to 18 hours per day, while newborn kittens may sleep almost all the time.

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