It is normal for cats to love sleeping. Cats will probably spend more than half of their time sleeping every day. If they are young cats or relatively lazy cats, they may spend 18 hours sleeping every day. If the owner finds that the cat’s sleeping time suddenly becomes longer , and its mental appetite has also decreased, which may indicate that the cat is physically unwell.

Is it normal for cats to sleep?

It is normal for kittens under three months old and elderly cats to be sleepy. Just like babies and the elderly, they may spend 18 hours sleeping every day, especially cats raised in a comfortable home. Just sleep quietly. As long as the cat's appetite and mental state are normal after waking up, there will be no problem.

But if it is an ordinary adult cat, it is not normal. If the cat is not only very lethargic, lacks energy, and has no energy, but even begins to anorexia, then it is very sick, most likely with a fever, or other diseases. If it happens, it may also be caused by changes in the environment. For example, when the weather is cold, cats prefer to sleep and not move. For example, when the weather is hot in summer, cats will become more lethargic. This is just an adjustment of the body, and owners do not need to worry too much.

If the kitten is two months old and still loves to sleep, it may have formed a habit and the owner needs to take the kitten to play outdoors. It may also be caused by disease or parasites and needs to be treated in a timely manner at the hospital.

Research shows that cats in the wild sleep for about fourteen hours. Domestic cats generally sleep for about sixteen to eighteen hours longer than those in the wild. Moreover, sometimes cats appear to be asleep, but in fact they It's during a nap, when the brain is still on high alert. Cats are nocturnal animals. They rest during the day and have a lot of energy to run around at night.