![]() If your cat has nothing better to do, it will sleep until something interesting happens. There is always the possibility that a cat is sleeping due to boredom. They will pique a cat’s interest if it hears them, but are not loud enough to distress the cat. ![]() These will create vibrations that the cat’s whiskers detect, so you will no closer to knowing if your cat is deaf. Avoid making noises, such as handclaps or stomping your feet. Test your cat’s hearing by making noises out of its line of vision. However, if your cat is experiencing hearing difficulties, it will drift further into unplanned slumber as there is no noise to keep it awake and alert. Does your cat reject handling? Has it lost interest in food or grooming? Is it uncharacteristically grumpy? Loss of HearingĪs mentioned, older cats spend most of their day in deep sleep. If you notice this sleeping position, look for other behavioral changes. If your cat is curled into a ball (the fetal position), this is the classic warning sign of pain. These are the postures of happy, relaxed cats. If so, your cat is unlikely to be in discomfort or feeling ill. On its front with paws tucked under the belly.On its back with belly exposed and claws retracted.On its side with all paws outstretched.Does it adopt any of these happy and contented postures? Check your cat’s body language while it’s dozing. The cat’s digestive tract will find it easier to process this meal.Ĭats dislike revealing pain or illness, so an unwell cat would rather hide and sleep. Even if this is not the case, it will be significantly healthier. Ergo, it does not sit as heavily in a cat’s stomach.īy switching your cat’s food, you may find that your cat is more energetic. Food designed for older cats focuses on digestible proteins. Older cats should be fed an age-appropriate diet, so explore these options.Īs per Topics in Companion Animal Medicine, elderly cats struggle to digest fats and carbohydrates. Most reputable brands will provide these meals in flavors that your cats enjoy. Older cats struggle to digest traditional cat food, which could make your senior cat feel more sluggish and dozy after eating.Īt your local pet store, you’ll find various senior-specific cat foods. It is common for cats to indulge in a long sleep after eating to aid the digestive process. Senior cats spend the majority of their day in deep sleep, not REM sleep. If your cat gets enough rest, it will feel more capable of movement upon waking. Sleep helps manage the discomfort of arthritis. While a cat is in a deep sleep, aching joints get some welcome respite. It is critical for older cats, as this is when the body repairs itself. When not in REM sleep, cats enter deep sleep. It is subconsciously deciding what memories are and aren’t important. REM sleep sees a cat’s mind filtering through the day’s events. Joint RepairĮxcluding naps, cats have two main modes of sleeping. Sleep aids recovery, both mentally and physically. Older cats have limited energy reserves and are easily drained. After all that stimulation, just walking to the litter box may leave a cat feeling exhausted. This constant bombardment of information can take its toll on your cat’s body. A cat’s whiskers also detect vibrations and changes to the air pressure. Due to their excellent sense of hearing and smell, cats are always picking up on external stimuli. What’s more, a cat is also always aware of its surroundings. Even young-and-vibrant cats only like to move if it is necessary, and they require regular naps. ![]() Just walking requires the use of every muscle in a cat’s legs.
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