{"id":11729,"date":"2026-10-08T15:05:06","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T15:05:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/?p=11729"},"modified":"2026-10-05T15:11:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T15:11:52","slug":"why-do-cats-sleep-so-much","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/it\/why-do-cats-sleep-so-much\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do Cats Sleep So Much?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cats sleep so much because they are built like tiny hunters. Their bodies are wired to save energy for short, explosive bursts of stalking and pouncing, and most of their snoozing happens in light, easy-to-wake naps rather than one long stretch. Add a dawn-and-dusk body clock and a few extra factors like age, weather and boredom, and you get an animal that can doze away <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petmd.com\/cat\/behavior\/evr_ct_why_do_cats_sleep_so_much\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">12 to 16 hours a day<\/a> without anything being wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So if your cat has spent the afternoon melted into a sunbeam, relax. Below you&#8217;ll find how much sleep is normal at every age, the science behind all those catnaps, and the signs that tell you when extra sleep deserves a call to the vet.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Why-Do-Cats-Sleep-So-Much-720x405.jpg\" alt=\"Why Do Cats Sleep So Much?\" class=\"wp-image-11730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Why-Do-Cats-Sleep-So-Much-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Why-Do-Cats-Sleep-So-Much-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Why-Do-Cats-Sleep-So-Much-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Why-Do-Cats-Sleep-So-Much-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Why-Do-Cats-Sleep-So-Much-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Why-Do-Cats-Sleep-So-Much-1568x882.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Why-Do-Cats-Sleep-So-Much.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Indice\" class=\"simpletoc wp-block-simpletoc-toc\"><h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Indice<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#how-many-hours-a-day-do-cats-sleep\">How Many Hours a Day Do Cats Sleep?<\/a>\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#cats-sleep-in-shifts-not-one-long-night\">Cats sleep in shifts, not one long night<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#5-reasons-cats-sleep-so-much\">5 Reasons Cats Sleep So Much<\/a>\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#1-theyre-saving-energy-for-the-hunt\">1. They&#039;re saving energy for the hunt<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2-a-meatheavy-diet-calls-for-downtime\">2. A meat-heavy diet calls for downtime<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#3-their-body-clock-runs-on-dawn-and-dusk\">3. Their body clock runs on dawn and dusk<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#4-most-of-their-sleep-is-light-sleep\">4. Most of their sleep is light sleep<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#5-nothing-exciting-is-happening\">5. Nothing exciting is happening<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#what-makes-a-cat-sleep-more-or-less\">What Makes a Cat Sleep More (or Less)?<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#when-too-much-sleep-is-a-red-flag\">When Too Much Sleep Is a Red Flag<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-help-your-cat-sleep-better-and-let-you-sleep-too\">How to Help Your Cat Sleep Better (and Let You Sleep Too)<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\">Domande frequenti<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-many-hours-a-day-do-cats-sleep\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Many Hours a Day Do Cats Sleep?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A healthy adult cat usually sleeps 12 to 16 hours a day, while kittens and seniors can push past 18. Compare that with the 7 or so hours most adult humans get, and your cat is clocking roughly double your shut-eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Life stage<\/th><th>Typical sleep per day<\/th><th>What it looks like<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Newborn kittens (0 to 2 weeks)<\/td><td>Up to 22 hours<\/td><td>Waking mostly to nurse (<a href=\"https:\/\/resources.pangovet.com\/pet-behavior\/cats\/why-do-cats-sleep-so-much\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">PangoVet<\/a>)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Growing kittens<\/td><td>Up to 20 hours<\/td><td>Play hard, crash hard (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.petmd.com\/cat\/behavior\/evr_ct_why_do_cats_sleep_so_much\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">PetMD<\/a>)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Adult cats<\/td><td>12 to 16 hours<\/td><td>Many naps plus a few longer sessions (<a href=\"https:\/\/be.chewy.com\/?p=7677\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Chewy<\/a>)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Senior cats<\/td><td>18 to 20 hours<\/td><td>Slower days, longer naps (<a href=\"https:\/\/trupanion.com\/blogs\/why-do-cats-sleep-so-much\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Trupanion<\/a>)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The range is wide, and that&#8217;s normal. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/animals-and-sleep\/how-much-do-cats-sleep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Sleep Foundation<\/a>, more than half of cats sleep 12 to 18 hours a day, and close to 40% sleep more than 18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"cats-sleep-in-shifts-not-one-long-night\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cats sleep in shifts, not one long night<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You won&#8217;t find a cat logging one solid block of sleep. Cats are <strong>polyphasic sleepers<\/strong>, which means they break their rest into many sessions across the day and night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Session length:<\/strong> most sleep bouts run about 50 to 113 minutes, per the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/animals-and-sleep\/how-much-do-cats-sleep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Sleep Foundation<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Overall rhythm:<\/strong> across 24 hours, cats sleep around 79 out of every 104 minutes, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/thesleepdoctor.com\/animal-sleep-habits\/how-much-do-cats-sleep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">The Sleep Doctor<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dream time:<\/strong> house cats may get 3 to 8 hours of REM sleep daily, the stage linked to dreaming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"5-reasons-cats-sleep-so-much\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 Reasons Cats Sleep So Much<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The short version: evolution made your cat a sprinter, not a marathon runner. Here&#8217;s what&#8217;s going on under all that fur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-theyre-saving-energy-for-the-hunt\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. They&#8217;re saving energy for the hunt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stalking, chasing and pouncing burn a lot of fuel in a very short time. Sleeping between those bursts lets a cat recharge so it&#8217;s ready to go at full speed. Your indoor cat may hunt nothing scarier than a feather wand, but the wiring is the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-a-meatheavy-diet-calls-for-downtime\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. A meat-heavy diet calls for downtime<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wild cats eat high-protein meals and then rest while they digest. The <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.ufhealth.org\/making-sense-of-catnaps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">University of Florida&#8217;s Animal Airwaves<\/a> points to the African lion as the classic example, and notes that cats of all sizes, wild or domestic, tend to sleep 10 to 16 hours a day. Good cat food is still protein-rich, so the eat-then-nap pattern sticks around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-their-body-clock-runs-on-dawn-and-dusk\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Their body clock runs on dawn and dusk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I gatti lo sono <strong>crepuscular<\/strong>, meaning they&#8217;re most active around sunrise and sunset (<a href=\"https:\/\/trupanion.com\/blogs\/why-do-cats-sleep-so-much\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Trupanion<\/a>). That&#8217;s when their natural prey is out and about. The rest of the day and much of the night becomes prime nap time, which explains the 5 a.m. zoomies across your bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"4-most-of-their-sleep-is-light-sleep\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Most of their sleep is light sleep<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A lot of cat sleep is a shallow doze. Cats spend less time in the deepest, most restful stage and more time in lighter stages, so they make up for it with more total hours (<a href=\"https:\/\/info.pangovet.com\/pet-health-wellness\/cats\/how-many-hours-do-cats-sleep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">PangoVet<\/a>). Staying in light sleep also keeps them ready to react to a threat. Ever notice an ear swivel toward a sound while the rest of the cat stays &#8220;asleep&#8221;? That&#8217;s the system at work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When they do drop into REM sleep, you may catch twitching paws, flicking whiskers or eyes darting under closed lids. Researchers believe cats dream during this stage (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/animals-and-sleep\/how-much-do-cats-sleep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Sleep Foundation<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"5-nothing-exciting-is-happening\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Nothing exciting is happening<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cats are smart about their schedules. If the next few hours look quiet, they&#8217;ll happily sleep through them, as veterinarian Alejandro Caos explains to <a href=\"https:\/\/be.chewy.com\/?p=7677\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Chewy<\/a>. Boredom plays a part too: an indoor cat with no toys, perches or playtime will often fill the gap with naps (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.petmd.com\/cat\/behavior\/evr_ct_why_do_cats_sleep_so_much\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">PetMD<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Why-Do-Cats-Sleep-So-Much-3-720x405.jpg\" alt=\"Why Do Cats Sleep So Much?\" class=\"wp-image-11732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Why-Do-Cats-Sleep-So-Much-3-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Why-Do-Cats-Sleep-So-Much-3-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Why-Do-Cats-Sleep-So-Much-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Why-Do-Cats-Sleep-So-Much-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Why-Do-Cats-Sleep-So-Much-3-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Why-Do-Cats-Sleep-So-Much-3-1568x882.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Why-Do-Cats-Sleep-So-Much-3.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-makes-a-cat-sleep-more-or-less\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Makes a Cat Sleep More (or Less)?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No two cats keep the same schedule. Breed, diet, lifestyle and age all shift the numbers (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.petmd.com\/cat\/behavior\/evr_ct_why_do_cats_sleep_so_much\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">PetMD<\/a>), and so do a few everyday factors you might not expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Factor<\/th><th>Effect on sleep<\/th><th>What you might notice<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Et\u00e0<\/td><td>Kittens and seniors sleep the most<\/td><td>Your older cat napping through dinner prep<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cold or rainy weather<\/td><td>More sleep<\/td><td>Long sessions curled up in bed on gloomy days (<a href=\"https:\/\/info.pangovet.com\/pet-health-wellness\/cats\/how-many-hours-do-cats-sleep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">PangoVet<\/a>)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>You being away<\/td><td>More daytime sleep<\/td><td>A cat that dozes all day, then greets you wide awake (<a href=\"https:\/\/resources.pangovet.com\/pet-behavior\/cats\/why-do-cats-sleep-so-much\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">PangoVet<\/a>)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>La noia<\/td><td>More sleep<\/td><td>Napping in place of exploring or playing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stress or anxiety<\/td><td>More sleep, or restless sleep<\/td><td>Hiding in new spots after visitors, a new pet or moved furniture (<a href=\"https:\/\/yourcat.co.uk\/the-your-cat-blog\/the-importance-of-sleep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Your Cat<\/a>)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deafness<\/td><td>More sleep<\/td><td>Deep naps, since noises don&#8217;t wake them (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/animals-and-sleep\/how-much-do-cats-sleep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Sleep Foundation<\/a>)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your cat&#8217;s sleep shifts with one of these and everything else looks normal (eating, grooming, litter box habits), there&#8217;s usually no reason to worry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"when-too-much-sleep-is-a-red-flag\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Too Much Sleep Is a Red Flag<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A change in sleep matters more than the total. A cat that has always slept 16 hours is fine; a cat that jumps from 14 to 20 hours in a week needs a closer look. Veterinarians at <a href=\"https:\/\/trupanion.com\/blogs\/why-do-cats-sleep-so-much\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Trupanion<\/a> suggest booking a vet visit if your cat sleeps more than 20 hours a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cats are experts at hiding illness, so pair any sleep change with a quick check for these signs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eating less or skipping meals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drinking more water than usual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Losing weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seeming sluggish or uninterested when awake<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hiding more than normal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grooming less, or a scruffy, unkempt coat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trouble jumping onto favorite spots (a possible sign of joint pain)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changes in litter box habits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first four come straight from <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.pangovet.com\/pet-behavior\/cats\/why-do-cats-sleep-so-much\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">PangoVet&#8217;s veterinary team<\/a> as signs that warrant a call. Pain can also make cats sleep more than usual (<a href=\"https:\/\/articles.hepper.com\/why-do-cats-sleep-so-much\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hepper<\/a>). And don&#8217;t ignore the opposite problem: a cat suddenly sleeping much <strong>less<\/strong> can point to issues like an overactive thyroid, so mention that to your vet too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Quick rule:<\/strong> normal sleep plus normal appetite and behavior equals a happy, healthy napper. Sleep changes plus any item on that list equals a vet appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Why-Do-Cats-Sleep-So-Much-4-720x405.jpg\" alt=\"Why Do Cats Sleep So Much?\" class=\"wp-image-11733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Why-Do-Cats-Sleep-So-Much-4-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Why-Do-Cats-Sleep-So-Much-4-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Why-Do-Cats-Sleep-So-Much-4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Why-Do-Cats-Sleep-So-Much-4-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Why-Do-Cats-Sleep-So-Much-4-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Why-Do-Cats-Sleep-So-Much-4-1568x882.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Why-Do-Cats-Sleep-So-Much-4.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-help-your-cat-sleep-better-and-let-you-sleep-too\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Help Your Cat Sleep Better (and Let You Sleep Too)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A cat with a busy, satisfying day sleeps more soundly at night and is less likely to treat your face as a 4 a.m. alarm clock. Try these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Play right before bedtime.<\/strong> Ten to fifteen minutes with a wand toy lets your cat &#8220;hunt,&#8221; then wind down. Experts quoted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inverse.com\/science\/cats-sleep-so-much\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Inverse<\/a> stress daytime enrichment as the fix for nighttime zoomies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Serve a meal after play.<\/strong> Hunt, eat, groom, sleep is the natural feline sequence, so feeding after a play session nudges your cat toward a nap.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add vertical space and puzzle feeders.<\/strong> Cat trees, shelves and food puzzles keep a cat&#8217;s brain busy and cut down on boredom napping (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.petmd.com\/cat\/behavior\/evr_ct_why_do_cats_sleep_so_much\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">PetMD<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep a steady routine.<\/strong> Cats thrive when they know what&#8217;s coming, so regular meal and play times help their sleep settle into a pattern (<a href=\"https:\/\/be.chewy.com\/?p=7677\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Chewy<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Offer a few cozy spots.<\/strong> Some cats love a high perch, while nervous cats often prefer a covered igloo-style bed (<a href=\"https:\/\/yourcat.co.uk\/the-your-cat-blog\/the-importance-of-sleep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Your Cat<\/a>). Seniors appreciate warm, low beds they can reach without jumping.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Watch for sleep spot changes.<\/strong> If your cat suddenly abandons a high favorite for the floor, it may be struggling to jump. That&#8217;s worth a vet check.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Domande frequenti<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1791212859420\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is it normal for a cat to sleep 20 hours a day?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">For kittens and senior cats, yes, 18 to 20 hours can be normal. For a healthy adult cat, regularly sleeping more than 20 hours is a good reason to check in with your vet, especially if it&#8217;s a new habit.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1791212865493\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why does my cat sleep all day and run around at night?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Cats are crepuscular, so they&#8217;re wired to be most active around dawn and dusk. If they&#8217;re alone and bored during the day, they bank even more sleep and spend it later. More daytime play and a pre-bedtime play session usually help.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1791212871300\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do cats dream?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Most likely. During REM sleep, cats show fast eye movements and brain activity similar to when they&#8217;re awake, and researchers have seen cats seemingly act out dreams (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/animals-and-sleep\/how-much-do-cats-sleep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Sleep Foundation<\/a>). Those little paw twitches are a good clue.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1791212884391\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do cats sleep more in winter?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Often, yes. Cold, gray and rainy days tend to send cats into longer sessions in warm beds. Expect your cat&#8217;s sleep to creep up a bit when the weather turns.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1791212890864\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Should I wake my sleeping cat?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There&#8217;s no need to. Cats sleep when their bodies need it, and most of that sleep is light, so they&#8217;ll wake up quickly on their own. If you can&#8217;t rouse your cat easily, or it seems confused or weak when awake, contact your vet right away.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1791212901080\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why does my older cat sleep so much more than before?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Senior cats slow down, much like older people do, and spending more hours napping is a normal part of aging. Arthritis, kidney disease and thyroid problems are also common in older cats, though, so keep up with regular senior wellness exams.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1791212907205\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How long is a typical catnap?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Sleep bouts commonly last about 50 to 113 minutes, with plenty of shorter dozes mixed in.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cats sleep so much because they are built like tiny hunters. Their bodies are wired to save energy for short, explosive bursts of stalking and pouncing, and most of their snoozing happens in light, easy-to-wake naps rather than one long stretch. 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Those little paw twitches are a good clue.","inLanguage":"it-IT"},"inLanguage":"it-IT"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/why-do-cats-sleep-so-much\/#faq-question-1791212884391","position":4,"url":"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/why-do-cats-sleep-so-much\/#faq-question-1791212884391","name":"Do cats sleep more in winter?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Often, yes. Cold, gray and rainy days tend to send cats into longer sessions in warm beds. Expect your cat's sleep to creep up a bit when the weather turns.","inLanguage":"it-IT"},"inLanguage":"it-IT"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/why-do-cats-sleep-so-much\/#faq-question-1791212890864","position":5,"url":"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/why-do-cats-sleep-so-much\/#faq-question-1791212890864","name":"Should I wake my sleeping cat?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"There's no need to. Cats sleep when their bodies need it, and most of that sleep is light, so they'll wake up quickly on their own. If you can't rouse your cat easily, or it seems confused or weak when awake, contact your vet right away.","inLanguage":"it-IT"},"inLanguage":"it-IT"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/why-do-cats-sleep-so-much\/#faq-question-1791212901080","position":6,"url":"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/why-do-cats-sleep-so-much\/#faq-question-1791212901080","name":"Why does my older cat sleep so much more than before?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Senior cats slow down, much like older people do, and spending more hours napping is a normal part of aging. Arthritis, kidney disease and thyroid problems are also common in older cats, though, so keep up with regular senior wellness exams.","inLanguage":"it-IT"},"inLanguage":"it-IT"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/why-do-cats-sleep-so-much\/#faq-question-1791212907205","position":7,"url":"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/why-do-cats-sleep-so-much\/#faq-question-1791212907205","name":"How long is a typical catnap?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Sleep bouts commonly last about 50 to 113 minutes, with plenty of shorter dozes mixed in.","inLanguage":"it-IT"},"inLanguage":"it-IT"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11729","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11729"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11729\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11759,"href":"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11729\/revisions\/11759"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11731"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11729"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11729"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11729"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}