Do cats have nightmares?
As I said before, animals can have nightmares as well, and their dreams may not always be happy or based on their reality. “Just like us, animals’ dreams may not always be happy or based on their reality. Nightmares are suspected to be the way that our minds determine the best course of action in the case that dream experience occurs during waking hours,” says Dr. Nelson. “Our cats aren’t likely to dream of monsters or missing a final exam as we do, but who knows…maybe they dream of oversized mice or seeing the bottom of their food bowl!”
Do cats sleep too much?
People who have ever owned a cat know that they all love their nap time. So, as you already know, cats can sleep between 12-20 hours a day, or even 24 hours when they are extremely tired. So, don’t worry if you are a new pet parent and notice this behavior in your cat.
However, cats can take plenty of naps during the day, but the difference between napping and sleeping is that when they are napping they are simply resting rather than actually being asleep.
So, at this stage, your cat can wake up immediately when food appears around or when you bring them some delicious treats. In other words, when your cat is napping it means that they are more vigilant and move easier than when they are asleep.
