Cats can spend a large portion of the day sleeping or resting. Kittens and older cats may sleep even more than healthy adult cats.
This behavior is connected to the natural lifestyle of felines. Wild cats conserve energy between periods of activity because hunting requires short bursts of intense physical effort.
Domestic cats do not need to hunt for their meals, but many of the same biological patterns remain.
It is normal for a cat to sleep, wake up, eat, groom itself, play for a short period, and then return to sleep.
The important thing is to understand your cat’s normal routine. A sudden and significant change in sleeping habits, especially when combined with changes in appetite, behavior, movement, or litter-box use, can be worth discussing with a veterinarian.
