![]() It may seem precarious when a cat sleeps perched on the back of a couch, the arm of a chair, or even on top of the refrigerator, but this sleeping position has its advantages.įor one, with a high vantage point, cats are safe from potential predators while sleeping. However, if the weather is hot, or the heater is cranked up inside, cats may choose to lie on a tile or hardwood floor to cool down. Lying on something warm, like a fuzzy blanket, can also help conserve body heat. They also have the advantage of protecting their vulnerable bellies. Their front legs and paws are stretched forward, and their back legs and paws are stretched behind them, like Superman in flight.Ĭats can be relaxed in this position, but all four paws are still extended and ready to for action. In the Superman position, the cat lies on their belly. Cats sleeping in a loaf position may be relaxed, but they are also poised to spring into action and use their claws if they’re suddenly in danger. This position preserves a cat’s body heat and protects their vital organs. ![]() Cats sleeping in this position keep their front paws curled underneath their body, with their head up. This position resembles the shape of a loaf of bread. As prey animals, having this escape option acts as a bit of insurance, helping your cat to get a restful sleep. However, sleeping on their side makes it easier for your cat to jump up and/or run if they need to. Again, this means your cat is very comfortable with you. Similar to sleeping on their backs, your cat’s vital organs are exposed in this position. Side SleepingĬats also like to sleep on their side, with their legs stretched out. Most cats will still attempt to defend themselves when touched in the belly area (by biting, swatting, or scratching). Cats instinctively protect their vulnerable organs, so if a cat is sleeping with their belly exposed, it means they feel very safe and confident.Įven though your cat feels safe, you should probably not try to rub your cat’s belly when they are in this position. You’ve probably seen your cat sleep on their back, with their front legs either resting on their belly or outstretched over their head, and their bellies fully exposed. This position also protects vital organs in their abdomen by surrounding them with less essential and more resilient muscle and bone. Cats like to be warm, and this shape helps them retain body heat. Curled in a BallĬats often sleep curled up in a ball, with nose to tail. Here are 20 positions you might find you cat sleeping in and what they mean. With a little insight, it’s possible to decode your cat’s sleeping positions and what they say about your cat’s state of mind. So that explains why they might sleep curled up in a ball, for instance. Because of this, cats are highly observant of their surroundings and protective of their bodies. ![]() Cats are both predators and prey animals, so in the wild or while outdoors, their lives depend on paying attention. Other cat sleeping positions go back to their wild roots. This is what leads cats to sleep on you or next to you or another pet in the household. They also seek out warmth from body heat while sleeping. Despite their reputation as aloof, cats can have social connections and form bonds with pet parents and other pets. Much of a cat’s sleeping behavior stems from social tendencies. What does it mean when your cat sleeps curled up versus right next to your head? You’ve probably found your cat sleeping in a number of different positions, and some of them may be pretty strange. ![]() Cats sleep up to 18 hours a day, or sometimes even more as they age. ![]()
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