cat nap

Adam Carr · Skin mite Joined: 24 Oct 2007 Posts: 20

is it true that cats sleep 18 hours out of the 24? i did'nt know a cat nap could be this long Shocked

Harry Sorum · Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:54 pm Post subject: cat sleep

i think that's the total number of hours cats sleep in a day, of course they don't sleep 18 hours straight.

Mikee Hansen · Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 2:31 pm Post subject: nocturnals

are cats nocturnal animals?

Kenny Bates · Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 3:27 pm Post subject: cat health

watch out for your cat's sleeping habits, coz changes could mean some health problems..

Libby Bowen · Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 2:34 pm Post subject: cats' sleep

Yes, cats do sleep for a total of 13 to 16 hours per day. The length of sleep depends on a cat's age, need for food, the weather and temperature. Sleep habits also differ between active and inactive cats. Inactive cats will sleep longer because they have nothing else to do.

House cats make most of their snoozing at night. Most are active at dawn and dusk due to their “crespuscular” nature. This trait harks back to their animal instinct of hunting during these periods.

It is best to familiarize with your cat's sleep pattern. If your pet is sleeping less than usual then consult a vet to see if he/she might have a thyroid problem.

Petmeister · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 7:40 am Post subject:

Hey, Libby honey, thanks for the info. I'll start observing how long my cats sleep. Just in case. Smile

Harvey Simmons · Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 1:48 pm Post subject:

Wow, Libby sure knows her cats! Very Happy

Thanks, Libby.

Megan Turnbull · Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:13 pm Post subject:

now, i know why Star is always up at dawn. thanks!

Irvin Zelasko · Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 2:07 pm Post subject:

Joey Concha · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 1:21 pm Post subject:

I think it was misspelled, Irvin. It should be 'crepuscular' which means being active at twilight or before sunrise. Smile