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How long is a cat sleeping?
The sleep time of a cat can vary according to its age, but also according to its place of life. An adult cat will sleep 16 hours a day, while a growing kitten or a cat over 12 will be able to sleep 20 hours a day. The place of life also influences the sleep time of the cat. If he has access to the outdoors and can hunt, he will sleep between 12 and 14 hours a day. An indoor cat with reduced activity can sleep up to 18 hours a day.
WHAT ARE THE PHASES OF CAT SLEEP?
Light sleep
It is the first sleep phase of the cycle. The cat is in a state of semi-sleep, but remains awake. His attention is always alert and we can see it by the movement of his ears and his eyelids, sometimes semi-open. It is during this phase that your cat will change places if something interferes with its falling asleep, this is why it should not be forced to stay in the place you have chosen for him.
Deep sleep
It is the most important phase in the sleep of the cat, because it allows the renewal of the cells and the regeneration of the animal. Also called the mental rest or body regeneration phase, deep sleep in cats can last 30 minutes and is characterized by minimal brain activity, slow breathing, relaxed muscles and closed eyelids. Your cat will then generally sleep by rolling up on itself or on the contrary by lying on one side. In an adult cat, this represents between 9 and 12 hours of total sleep time, while in the kitten this phase is almost nonexistent.
REM sleep
It is probably the phase where the cat dreams, although there are no studies that can confirm it. It is a phase of ten minutes during which the ends of the cat, like the tail, the whiskers, the legs and sometimes even the lips can move. It also happens that when approaching the waking phase, your cat makes some sounds close to meowing. The kitten is often in these phases, which explains why its sleep is more agitated, however it is not useful to wake it up during these periods. On the contrary, it needs it for its growth and the development of its brain.
The cat sleeps in several cycles per day
The cat sleeps throughout the day in a comfortable basket by alternating the different phases of light, deep and REM sleep. An adult cat can thus have up to 24 complete daily sleep cycles interspersed with short periods of sometimes intense activity. If the cycles are similar to those of humans, the falling asleep schedules are different. The cat has periods of high activity in the evening, during the night and at dawn, since it is a nocturnal predator originally. If he is agitated at night and repeatedly solicits you, you can try to play with him in the early evening or leave him autonomous toys for the night.
Should you be concerned about the irregular sleep of a cat?
If your cat's sleep time becomes irregular, it may be a sign that he is not doing well. A change of diet, a persistent noise, a newcomer in the house can disturb him. Your cat must have many nap points available, especially in hidden or elevated places so that he can rest there without being worried. If the problems persist, consult a veterinarian.
The sleep time of a cat can vary according to its age, but also according to its place of life. An adult cat will sleep 16 hours a day, while a growing kitten or a cat over 12 will be able to sleep 20 hours a day. The place of life also influences the sleep time of the cat. If he has access to the outdoors and can hunt, he will sleep between 12 and 14 hours a day. An indoor cat with reduced activity can sleep up to 18 hours a day.WHAT ARE THE PHASES OF CAT SLEEP?
Light sleep
It is the first sleep phase of the cycle. The cat is in a state of semi-sleep, but remains awake. His attention is always alert and we can see it by the movement of his ears and his eyelids, sometimes semi-open. It is during this phase that your cat will change places if something interferes with its falling asleep, this is why it should not be forced to stay in the place you have chosen for him.
Deep sleep
It is the most important phase in the sleep of the cat, because it allows the renewal of the cells and the regeneration of the animal. Also called the mental rest or body regeneration phase, deep sleep in cats can last 30 minutes and is characterized by minimal brain activity, slow breathing, relaxed muscles and closed eyelids. Your cat will then generally sleep by rolling up on itself or on the contrary by lying on one side. In an adult cat, this represents between 9 and 12 hours of total sleep time, while in the kitten this phase is almost nonexistent.
REM sleep
It is probably the phase where the cat dreams, although there are no studies that can confirm it. It is a phase of ten minutes during which the ends of the cat, like the tail, the whiskers, the legs and sometimes even the lips can move. It also happens that when approaching the waking phase, your cat makes some sounds close to meowing. The kitten is often in these phases, which explains why its sleep is more agitated, however it is not useful to wake it up during these periods. On the contrary, it needs it for its growth and the development of its brain.
The cat sleeps in several cycles per day
The cat sleeps throughout the day in a comfortable basket by alternating the different phases of light, deep and REM sleep. An adult cat can thus have up to 24 complete daily sleep cycles interspersed with short periods of sometimes intense activity. If the cycles are similar to those of humans, the falling asleep schedules are different. The cat has periods of high activity in the evening, during the night and at dawn, since it is a nocturnal predator originally. If he is agitated at night and repeatedly solicits you, you can try to play with him in the early evening or leave him autonomous toys for the night.
Should you be concerned about the irregular sleep of a cat?
If your cat's sleep time becomes irregular, it may be a sign that he is not doing well. A change of diet, a persistent noise, a newcomer in the house can disturb him. Your cat must have many nap points available, especially in hidden or elevated places so that he can rest there without being worried. If the problems persist, consult a veterinarian.
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