Cat sleep next to me
Dog's may be considered man's leading friend, but if you're a cat mom or cat dad, then you know this isn't always true. What's more, you know your fur babies inside and out. You know the different ways they meow, purr, and yowl. You know when they're hungry or sleepy. In other words, cat owners understand pretty much everything there is to know about their feline friend(s).
But one question may possess you stymied... "Why does my cat sleep on my bed with me?" This is a common question among pet owners of cats and dogs, so you're definitely not alone. In fact, another popular question is, "Why does your cat doze on top of your head?"
If you find yourself accompanied by your kitty — and a little extra warmth — in the middle of the blackout, then not only are you a loved cat mom or cat dad, but you own a special relationship with your furry friend. Be still, my beating heart!
That being said, what exactly motivates your cat to sleep in the bed with you? Here is the react to that question, and a few related questions too...
Cats Sleeping in a Nutshell
Naturally, you've already taken note that your cats or kittens sleep a whole lot more than you act. This is often one of the first bits
If you’re a cat owner you will no doubt have woken up at some point to find a cat nuzzled up to you or sitting on your belly or head! So you may be curious to know why your cat loves sleeping with you. There are a number of key reasons:
1. Security
Even though cats are small predators, they are also at risk of being hunted by bigger animals so they have to be wary. When your cat is sleeping it is vulnerable and is at greatest risk of being unsuspectingly attacked by a predator.
Sleeping with you provides them with security and an extra defense if a predator should launch a nighttime attack. They sleep with you because they trust you, they know you’re not a danger and you can also provide an extra layer of defense if needed.
2. Warmth
Cat’s love warmth. If there’s a warm patch in your home it won’t be long before your cat finds and occupies it. With a body temperature of 102 degrees (3-4 degrees higher than human body temperature) a cat’s tolerance of, and desire for, warmth is far greater than ours. Your warm body makes the perfect place to sleep during the night, especially your head or feet (where most heat escapes from).
3. Territory
Cats are very territorial creatures
Five Reasons why Cats sleep with Us
Your cat can’t wait to fall asleep next to you? In this article, you will find out why.
Be it in bed or on the sofa, your cat is used to sleep next to you, or on you.
There is a reason why our feline friends love to sleep next to us. Well... there are at least five. Let’s find them out!
They want to feel warm
Cats are used to laze where they feel warm. They appreciate being next to you as much as they like curled up-sleeping: physical contact produces heat, and cats love heat!
They want to feel comfortable
Soft pillows, blankets, clean towels and wardrobes: since they sleep 15 hours per day, they prefer to do it feeling warm and…comfortable! Sometimes cats sleep in unusual places, but they are expert in finding relaxing locations. Beds and sofas are the best ones, of course.
They want to feel safe
In our article “Three Cat sleeping positions” we’ve read that cats need to feel safe while sleeping. In fact, all felines are always attentive and vigilant, ready to react in case of danger.
When our four legged friends sleep soundly they are vulnerable, so the place where they sleep must be safe. The best one is next to you or on
How Cats Choose Who to Sleep With
Many cats are particular about their behaviors. They have specific ways they groom themselves, what they like to do for entertainment and yes, where they like to snooze. Cats are infamous for napping and you may have noticed that there are many rituals about how they do it. One of the more common questions we get from cat lovers is how do cats choose who to sleep with.
There are a few reasons why cats choose specific people to slumber with. Your friends at Union Lake Pet Services are here to tell you all about it.
Why Does My Cat Sleep There?
Unlike us, cats don’t just go to bed at a set time in the evening and sleep for the duration of the night. They are a crepuscular species, which means they nap intermittently throughout a 24-hour period, but are mostly awake at night (mostly around dusk and dawn). They may change where they sleep and with whom often, so it’s unlikely that one specific place or person will be “the one”.
They do have some considerations about where and with whom they snooze, though.
- The one who feeds them. Let’s face it, most pets are motivated by food, and they tend to pal up with the one who brings home the ba
Cats sleep up to 16 hours a day—sometimes even more as they age. You’ve probably found your cat sleeping in a number of different positions, and some of them may be pretty strange.
So what does it mean when your cat sleeps curled up versus right next to your head?
Much of a cat’s sleeping behavior stems from social tendencies. Despite their reputation as aloof, cats can have social connections and form bonds with pet parents and other pets.
They also seek out warmth from body heat while sleeping, leading cats to sleep on you or next to you. Often, pet parents will incorporate a heated cat bed to help with this.
Other cat sleeping positions go back to their wild roots. Cats are both predators and prey animals, so in the wild or while outdoors, their lives depend on paying attention.
Because of this, cats are highly observant of their surroundings and protective of their bodies. So that explains why they might sleep curled up in a ball, for instance.
With a little insight, it’s possible to decode your cat’s sleeping positions and what they say about your cat’s state of mind. Here are 20 positions you might find you cat sleeping in and what they mean.
1. Curled Into a