My Cat Sleeps All Day – Is This Normal?

Every time you spot your feline friend, she is stretched out in the sun napping, curled up in a ball on the couch snoring away, reclined across your pillow, drifting off to dreamland. In fact, you are starting to wonder if she is ever awake! How many hours per day can your cat sleep anyway and is this normal behaviour or should you be taking her to your New York veterinary hospital?

The answer is that the average cat sleeps for anywhere between thirteen and eighteen hours per day! This is different depending on the age and energy level of the individual cat. If your cat sleeps for 18 hours in a day, she will be only awake for 6 hours which explains why you see her conscious so infrequently. 

There is likely nothing medically wrong with your cat, but if you notice that their sleeping schedule has changed significantly this might indicate that she has a health problem. In this case, you should take your cat to your New York Veterinary Hospital. If your cat suddenly appears sluggish and slow for no apparent reason, this might be the sign of a medical problem. On the other hand, if you notice that your cat is sleeping a lot less than usual, this can be a sign of a thyroid problem as well as several other issues. 

Cats are naturally nocturnal animals that tend to hunt during the night and sleep through the day. However, if you want to train your cat to be awake and active during the day and sleep at night, you can influence her behaviours by playing with her during daylight hours to keep her awake. 

If you have any other problems about cat behavior, don’t hesitate to contact your New York veterinary hospital.