Most cat owners know their pets spend a lot of time asleep, but fewer realize how they sleep might matter. A recent study looked at over 400 videos and found that cats aren’t just napping at random.

First, let’s talk about normal sleep patterns in cats. Like other mammals, cats are polyphasic sleepers, meaning they have distinct sleep phases, including drowsiness and REM sleep. They are also ...

Cats choose sleeping spots based on warmth, safety, and visibility. Common locations (sinks, laps, laundry, windows) reflect comfort and trust levels. Hidden spaces signal a need for security; open ...

Cats sleep a lot. According to modest estimates, between 12 and 16 hours a day, that's most of what they do. Probably every cat owner knows this. However, a new study, published in the journal Current ...

Sharing a bed with a pet can disrupt sleep due to their different sleep cycles, allergens, and increased carbon dioxide levels. While removing pets from the bedroom is ideal for better sleep, many pet ...

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Cat on laptop working from home with cat. cat asleep on laptop keyboard assistant cat working at Laptop© Lee Charlie/Shutterstock.com Cats sleep a lot, but they rarely pick a spot at random. When your ...