did you know that cats are not only adorable cuddle buddies but also masters of sleep here are four facts you should know about a cat's sleep Fact one cats sleep an average of 12 to 16 hours per day while this may seem like a lot it's actually quite normal for our furry friends older or sick cats may require even more sleep fact two cats have a polyphasic sleep wake Rhythm which means they divide their sleep into several periods interrupted by short periods of wakefulness while they sleep they g
o through different sleep stages including REM sleep rapid eye movement which is important for dreams fact three cats can sleep in different positions such as curled up stretched out on their back or belly they often prefer soft comfortable places to sleep like baskets blankets or sofas fact 4 a sufficient amount of sleep is important for a cat's physical and mental health cats that don't get enough sleep can become lethargic irritable or even depressed
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