Do Cats Protect You While You Sleep
Sleeping with a cat may seem like an unlikely way to protect yourself from danger, but that’s exactly what some myths and folklore claim. If you’re worried about the dangers of having your pet in your bed, consider this: Do cats really protect their owners while they sleep? The answer depends on whether or not you believe in magic—and also how much time you spend reading articles about pets on the internet at 11 pm. Although there’s no scientific evidence that cats can protect us while we snooze, it’s still fun to think about how our pets might be looking out for us when we’re fast asleep.
Myths and folklore claim that cats provide protection while you sleep, but can they really?
Many myths and folklore claim that cats provide protection while you sleep, but can they really? The answer is no, not to the same degree as dogs. Cats are nocturnal animals and prefer to hunt at night. When a cat sleeps during the day, it’s because it has been recently active or has just woken up. And while some cats may be territorial, they aren’t pack animals like dogs are—so they won’t guard your home or property from intruders out of loyalty or instinctual need to protect their “pack” members (you). Cats also have high curiosity levels—they love exploring new places and experiencing new things—which means that even if there were an intruder in your house during the day when you were at work all day long (or asleep), chances are good that your cat wouldn’t remain where he was supposed to be guarding over his territory for very long before he left to explore something else instead!
Is it dangerous to sleep with your cat?
You may be worried about the dangers of sleeping with your cat, but do not fear: there are few risks associated with this behavior.
- Cats are more likely to be injured by people than they are by other cats or dogs.
- Cats are even more likely to be injured by birds than they are by people or other animals.
How can a pet help me sleep better?
How do I protect my cat if I’m worried about the dangers of her sleeping in my bed?
- Don’t let your cat sleep on your bed. If you do, make sure it’s not on the same side as you are—that is, if she sleeps with her head at the end of the bed and you’re sleeping in that spot, move her over.
- Don’t let your cat sleep on your pillow. Cats have claws and sharp teeth; they could easily scratch or bite while they sleep and cause an injury to themselves or their human companion.
- Don’t let your cat sleep on your face. If a cat does this, it can be very difficult for them to breathe properly—and for humans whose body parts are being used as cushions by cats who may need a little more space than usual (or just want a little snuggle), this could lead to suffocation from lack of air circulation as well as facial fur balls (ew).
- Don’t let your cat sleep on top of anyone’s head during naptime unless they specifically asked for this kind of affection beforehand! It might seem cute at first but before long one person will be annoyed while everyone else looks like they’ve been hit with an ugly stick.”
What else should I know about my cat’s sleep habits?
You may be saying, “But how much sleep does my cat really need?” You’re in luck! There’s a lot of information out there about feline sleep needs.
Though it’s true that cats sleep more than most other mammals, they still enjoy fewer hours than humans—and definitely less than our pets. In fact, cats spend 16 to 18 hours per day sleeping (compared to the average human’s eight). The Humane Society estimates the average dog sleeps 10 hours per day and the average cat clocks in at 15. On holiday weekends when they have time off from work or school, though, we can expect our pets to hit up the snooze button: A study published by The New York Times found that dogs and cats get even more shuteye on weekends compared to weekdays—between one and five extra hours per day depending on which pet you consider your own personal friend-with-fur!
Cats probably don’t protect you from danger, but their sleep habits are fascinating.
The average cat sleeps 16 hours per day, which is more than any other animal on the planet. This is pretty impressive, considering that they’re awake for at least half of the time and doing things like going outside to hunt or play with humans.
However, it’s not just how much cats sleep that makes them fascinating: it’s also how they do it. Cats are known for sleeping in many different positions (some even curl up in a ball) and often change their position when sleeping throughout the night. In fact, many owners have admitted to waking up and seeing their feline companion sleeping upside down on top of something like a chair or bedside table!
It can be hard to watch your pet snoozing all day long without wondering why they spend so much time asleep—but now that you know how much restful slumber your cat gets each day, hopefully it won’t seem quite as strange anymore!
Cats are fascinating animals, and their sleep habits are no exception. Whether they’re protecting you while you sleep or simply curling up next to you for warmth, cats can make your nights a little bit more comfortable. If you want to get more information about how to keep your cat safe while she sleeps next to you in bed, check out this article on how to protect your pet when sleeping with humans
