Cats spend up to 16 hours a day sleeping. A cat's sleeping position can give us important information about its well-being and health. Is it relaxed or tense, very tired or just dozing?
You can learn more about your pet by its sleeping position than you probably imagined.
1. The cat curls up and holds its head between its paws.
A cat that sleeps like this wants to feel safe and secure. Its tail supports it in this, so it curls it tightly to its body.
2. The cat lies on its side, paws curled inward.
This is how cats sleep when their environment is very warm. In this case, preference is given to cool surfaces on which to lie.
3. The cat lies on its back and stretches its paws up.
Total relaxation! If you see your cat in this position in a dream, you can assume that at the moment it is completely relaxed. In families with several cats, this position is rare.
4. The cat lies on its stomach, its paws tucked under its body, its head on top.
If you find that your cat sleeps this way, it means that it wants to be sure that it can escape at any moment. Cats sleep this way, for example, when a new person or animal has recently moved into the house. The most important feature of this position is that the cat does not lower its head to sleep, but tucks its paws under itself. Usually, it sleeps facing the room, being on guard all the time.
Warning: a cat that sleeps in this position often and for a long time may be sick! Observe how it behaves the rest of the time, for example, whether it uses the litter box as usual, whether it eats. This position is also often found in street cats.
5. The cat lies completely on the surface: sofa, bed or couch.
Her chest and belly touch the place where she sleeps. Her paws are pressed to herself.
This is a tricky sleeping position for cats. They may sleep comfortably in this position, but they may also be ready to run spontaneously. This is often a sign that the cat is not yet fully in control of the current situation. Cats who sleep this way maintain control over the situation, but can still relax and recharge.
6. The cat lies stretched out on its side, its head resting on the floor.
The side position is the most popular position for cats to recover their strength. It allows the brain to clear itself of waste products. Having rested in this way, the cat is again in excellent shape and ready for new exploits!
7. Kittens always sleep the way they want.
Kittens need more time to sleep. They always sleep in a way that is comfortable for them, without evaluating the surrounding environment.
