A cat’s 9-to-5 job involves sleeping. Most cats do this consistently for a few hours at a time, but most of them don’t.

Cats are sleepers, and they prefer to sleep in a lot. This is why many households have two or three of these beautiful creatures!

In this article, we will talk about how to make your cat feel at home and keep them entertained for the entire night. We will also show you some amazing ways to keep your cat calm and asleep for the whole day.

Why Do Cats Sleep So Much?

There are many reasons why a cat might lie in a room and take in all of the beauty around him or her.

Genetics

 

There are several reasons cats choose to sleep as much as they do. One reason is that they have to! They are usually sleeping for approximately one to two hours per night, and two hours is a pretty solid amount of sleep.

Another reason is that they can! Most animals can sleep for about an hour or two per day, especially if they are getting rid of stress from things like meetings with people or excitement from new areas of interest.

Cats may have a hard time getting out of bed in the morning, so staying asleep longer is a way to get out of bed and go to the bathroom! This also allows you more time to interact with your cat, as you can wake up and go back to sleep without having to start the day with a nap.

Cats are not very active

Even though cats are not very active, they can get a good night’s sleep. This is why it is important to determine your cat’s sleep schedule.

There are two types of sleep for cats: short restful sleeps and restless sleeps. The short rests are when the cat gets comfortable and falls asleep. The restlessly sleeps are when the cat gets up to go outside, or if you leave a window open during the night.

These sleeps can be nightly or occasional. Nighttime window-blinds opens and closes can be a part of a cat’s sleep pattern. Being exposed to light at dawn and dusk can add to the restfulness of their sleep.

Knowing when your cat needs to get sleepy is doing them a favor.

Cats are very active

There are many reasons why your cat may be active while you’re asleep. For example, he may be hiding until the morning to complete a business mission!

Or he may be sleeping in a quiet place, such as inside your bed. Your bed is its own special place where it sits in its little world. It would be nice to sleep in a comfortable, safe place where it feels protected.

Or he may be sleeping in a room with other cats or animals. If you have other animals at home, it may be good to have them separated out by animal type.

Having other animals of the same species can lead to territoriality and fighting, which can wake you up.

Why do cats sleep so much?

 

There are many reasons why you may find your pet sleeping for hours on end.

You may be surprised by some of the things they sleep through and what effects it has on your pet. Here are some of the reasons your cat may sleep for hours!

Sleep is a good habit to keep your pet on. Over time, they will reap the benefits from their nightly slumber. Plus, you can give them more peace of mind knowing they are sleeping as much as they should.

On days when you do not want to get up and go out to feed or play with your pets, one of the biggest benefits is how much rest you get yourself. They will feel more confident in how much time they need to get up and go out to feed or play.

On top of that, your cat will feel more rested and safe knowing they are sleeping as much as they should.

They spend a lot of time grooming

 

A cat’s daily grooming includes removing any hair that’s stuck to its body, such as around its neck, under its chin, or on its legs.

This includes taking a quick shower or wash station stay, as it is called. Many cats like to spend time in their bathroom grooming themselves!

Other times, they may brush their coat once a day, like most dogs. A good dog must have a good skin care to keep his skin healthy.

Either way, this daily brushing should only be done by a cat who knows how to do it right! Doing it badly can lead to hair loss and/or infection.

Brushing your cat can also mean putting some hair into the springtime pattern. This is usually done by those with experience at doing that.

They are trying to conserve energy

 

A lot of animals, including cats, are fond of sleeping a lot. This is probably because they are trying to conserve energy.

You will be surprised how much energy your pet has left every day! Most animals only eat a little every few days, so it is important to let them get enough nutrition.

By sleeping a bit more and not needing food as often, their nutritional needs can stay topped off. Plus, you will probably enjoy having a more rested pet in the morning and out when you wake up.

So what exactly does a cat sleep for? Here are some things that may contribute to a less active kitty snooze.

Cats are mostly nocturnal

 

While most humans enjoy being in the dark, cats are mostly nocturnal. This is due to the fact that they must hunt for prey in the dark.

Cats do not have light sensitive receptors like humans and lights can be turned on for them! This makes it very hard for them to find their prey in the dark.

By staying active in the night, your cat will stay healthy, too. They need to hunt during daylight hours to maintain their normal hunger and activity levels.

Unfortunately, some cats are more photophobe and don’t feel comfortable sleeping in a darkened room. Luckily, there are ways to get your cat back to sleep without too many problems!

1) Create a relaxing sleep environment using lots of soft music and an interesting bedtime story. You can even put this together yourself if you have a computer or phone handy.

They like to stay cool

 

While dogs are often active during the day, it’s important for them to be prepared for trouble. Without a strong understanding of how to use a computer or phone, they would be vulnerable to online predators.

The same goes for taking off their clothes and doing exercises at home. Both animals and people can get overly swept up in their activities and habits, which is something that dogs can also experience.

Because cats are more social animals, they prefer to be in somebody’s company than an animal's-only-style living. This doesn’t mean that a cat won’t like to sleep, but it does mean that they will prefer a room with walls or at least a door so they can escape if needed.

If you have two cats that don’t get along, try keeping one in the other's room so one gets some time alone and gets used to the other. It will help them find peace as well as you.