“Go to sleep, my cat, my little cat. Go to sleep, you will have some pâté”. Very greedy, our little cats are also great sleepers. A cat would spend between 13 and 16 hours a day sleeping!
If our mustachioed ones sleep so much (and dream), it's not because they're lazy. They actually need a lot of sleep to recharge their batteries, and thus be in top shape for their next hunting trip (even in the living room). Activities like climbing, jumping and running actually require a lot of energy from them. After the effort, the comfort!
When our cats sleep, we can't help but admire them. Curled up or lying on their backs with their paws in the air... They make us completely go weak at the knees. 😻
But did you know that when a cat sleeps, its position says a lot about its state? Yes, each sleeping position allows you to learn more about it.
For example, when your cat sleeps in a ball , it is trying to warm up or protect itself from its environment. It wraps its tail around its body and tucks its head into its belly to feel its body heat and protect its vital organs. This is also the most common sleeping position for wild cats , and our indoor cats have not lost this habit.
Here is an infographic deciphering 5 sleeping positions in cats .
And yours, how does he sleep?
5 Cat Sleeping Positions and What They Mean
The benefits of sleeping with your cat
If you are one of those who sleep with their cat, you are right. Their purring has soothing, almost therapeutic virtues. Long live purring therapy ! They reassure us, especially if we live alone or in a somewhat isolated place. Thanks to their exceptional hearing, they are able to detect the slightest unusual noise.
Our cats are also real little furry hot water bottles. Since we have to turn down the heating, we have our beloved felines 😻
And finally, co-sleeping strengthens bonds. By sleeping with us, our cats borrow our scents, which reassures them.
Come on! Everyone to bed!
Good nutrition for a happy cat
To be in top shape (after his nap), your little cat needs a good diet.
And that's good, because at Ziggy, all our kibble and pâtés are rich in quality proteins and provide them with all the energy they need to jump, climb and continue to scratch your beautiful sofa (oops).
They are also low in carbohydrates and phosphorus to best preserve the fragile kidneys of your beloved cat.
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