Rest is part of the feline design
Cats commonly sleep and rest intermittently for many hours a day. Age, health, weather, activity and the home routine all affect the total. Kittens and older cats may sleep more, while many adult cats alternate light dozing with shorter periods of deeper sleep.
Asleep — but still monitoring
A dozing cat may rotate an ear toward a sound or open an eye when you move. During deeper sleep, paws or whiskers may twitch. Give cats quiet, warm choices where they can rest without being handled or startled.
Keeping a cat awake during the day is stressful and is not a good way to prevent night activity.
Notice change, not just hours
Sleeping more can matter when it is new or appears with hiding, reduced appetite, poor grooming, stiffness, weakness or less interest in normal activities. A veterinarian can help separate a cosy week from a health problem.
Sources and further reading
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