Belly up, curled up, or covering their nose with a paw: why cats sleep in unusual positions
Because cats have a much more flexible spine than humans, they can adopt some truly incredible sleeping positions.
For example, a pet can place half of its furry body on a bed, while the other part hangs on the floor - this just means that the cat could not decide where it prefers to sleep - on a soft bedding or a cool floor.
If the kitten has settled down to “rest”, squeezed into a tight box, it means that it wants to feel completely safe while sleeping.
In this case, it is worth considering purchasing a bed equipped with high sides.
A cat that covers its nose with its paw in a dream should also not cause you any cause for concern. By the way, a true sign is associated with this purring pose, according to which a cold snap is coming.
If it's freezing outside, you can often see your pet curled up in a ball.
Another common sleeping position for cats is the "loaf" position, when the animal lies on its stomach with its paws tucked under its chest. It indicates that it is important for the pet to be alert at the moment.
Finally, a cat sleeping on its belly shows absolute trust in its owner.
The conclusion that follows is that if it seems to you that a sleeping cat has arched its back unnaturally, you shouldn’t disturb it; your pet is definitely comfortable.
