7 Reasons Cats Sleep On Us
Ever wonder why your cat prefers to sleep on you instead of the couch, chair or even their super cool cat bed? There is good news and bad news. Good news is the answer to this question is simple. The bad news is once your cat falls asleep on you, you will be frozen with fear of disturbing their precious sleep and interrupting such a beautiful moment. This article explains 7 reasons cats sleep on us.
1 | They Trust us
Cats sleep on us because they trust us. It can take a lot of work to build trust with cats, but once they trust us, they feel completely comfortable with laying on us and even falling asleep. This can be a good indicator of how comfortable your cat is with you and if they trust you enough to be vulnerable with you.
2 | We Have Warm Bodies
Cats sleep on us because we are warm. Cats really enjoy warm places and our body heat is one of the best heat sources for them. According to Medline Plus – National Library Of Medicine, .The average normal body temperature of a human is generally accepted as 98.6°F (37°C). Cat’s lose a significant amount of body heat when they sleep so sleeping on top of us and close to us helps them maintain their body heat.
3 | We Have Comfortable Bodies
Our bodies are very comfortable for cats to sleep on and there are many spots for them to choose from.
Cats can choose to sleep on your legs, between your legs, in my case my head, chest area and stomach. It is also common for cats to cuddle up around your arm. The possibilities are endless. Cats use our bodies because they make a comfortable bed with heat and a built-in petting feature.
4 | They Are Giving Affection
Cats miss us when we are not around. This is especially true if they don’t have a brother or sister to keep them company. When we finally return home and sit down to relax, cats will jump on top of us to express how happy they are to see us again. As they lay on us we can’t resist petting them, this will eventually cause them to doze off.
5 | They Are Showing Appreciation
Cats will often lay on us to show their appreciation for all the thigs that we do for them. You may notice that your cat will lay down and sleep on you after you feed them food, give them a special treat and after a well overdue grooming. Outdoor cats show their appreciation by hunting small animals and bringing them home to share with you, but indoor cats express appreciation by licking us, rubbing against us and sleeping on us. So next time your cats sleep on you, it may very well be their way of saying thank you.
6 | They Feel Safe
Cats sleep on us because it makes them feel safe. They crave security and view us as their protective guardians. Cats are most vulnerable when they use the litter, when they are eating and most importantly when they are sleeping. Cats feel protected by us and can get a better sleep knowing that they are safe from any dangers.
7 | They Are Social
Cats sleep on us because they want to be social. We all know that cats are independent creatures and a lot of the time they prefer to be left to their own devices. Some cats are more social than others and prefer to be around the company of their owner. You may notice your cat will sleep on you when you’re relaxing on the couch, working from your desk and when you sleep in bed. This social dependency is completely healthy and if you don’t see signs of separation anxiety, this type of behavior should be welcomed and accepted as a sign of being a great pet owner.
