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When they’re not eating or grooming, your cat is probably snoozing. Cats sleep a lot, but what’s going on in their little kitty brains while they do it? Scientists believe that cats dream, and in this Tuesday’s mailer, we’ll answer the question: What do cats dream about? |
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My smallest cat, Munchkin, spends most of the day napping on the window perch in my home office. One day she made a weird, grumbling noise, so I looked up expecting to see my other cat, Biscuit, starting trouble … but Munchkin was alone and sound asleep.
When I looked a little closer, I could see her little paws twitching. She was dreaming.
Cats spend most of their time sleeping, but I’d never really wondered until that moment what goes on in their heads while they’re snoozing. Let’s explore the subject.
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Let’s Dive Into The Details |
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The average cat sleeps for up to 16 hours a day. Much of that time is spent in a semi-conscious state—they’re resting but still aware enough of their surroundings to respond quickly in an emergency. (Like their human companion walking into the kitchen where the food is kept.)
Even when your cat is sleeping, their brains are active—sometimes their bodies are, too.
Have you ever seen your sleeping cat’s tail swishing or their eyelids fluttering? I’ve often seen Munchkin’s whiskers twitching as she snoozes next to me while I read in bed.
These unconscious movements lead us to believe our cats dream like we do, but do they really? Scientists think they have the answer.
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Winter is on the way out and it’s time for spring cleaning. On Tuesday, April 23rd, we’ll be rolling out a new template for our weekly mailers. You’ll enjoy the same cat-focused content in a new format streamlined for mobile viewing. Stay tuned! |
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Animal sleep studies show that cats go through similar sleep cycles to humans. The rapid eye movement (REM) stage is when we dream.
For humans, REM cycles happen about every 90 minutes when we’re asleep. For cats, they happen every 25 minutes. That means cats can sleep deeply enough to dream even during a quick nap. But what do they dream about?
It’s impossible to know, but cats probably dream about things that happen when they’re awake: Chasing after their favorite mouse toy. Digging their claws into a fresh cardboard scratch pad. Watching a bird perched on the feeder outside the window.
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We can’t know for sure, but cats may have nightmares, too. Stress affects cats in many different ways but often presents with behavioral symptoms. If your cat starts having nightmares (indicated by distressed movements during sleep), they might be worried, angry, or scared about something going on at home.
If you often come upon your cat comfortably snoozing away, however, it’s a good sign. Not only are they healthy and happy, but they trust you enough to feel safe sleeping in your presence.
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Sneak Peek At Friday’s Mailer |
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Ever wonder what your cat does all day when they’re NOT sleeping? Check out Friday’s mailer for a preview of this week’s featured video on the Cats.com YouTube channel where Dr. Sarah Wooten dives into the subject. |
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Meet The Author
Kate is a pet food nutrition specialist and writer who has been part of the Cats.com family for over three years. She is the doting owner of three cats - Bagel, Munchkin, and Biscuit - and often shares stories about them in weekly mailers like this one! |
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Meet The Author
Kate is a pet food nutrition specialist and writer who has been part of the Cats.com family for over three years. She is the doting owner of three cats - Bagel, Munchkin, and Biscuit - and often shares stories about them in weekly mailers like this one! |
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