Your cat loves being able to rest peacefully in your home, and you catch her doing this quite often. However, you’ve noticed that you find her like this more often than not. Is it normal for her to sleep so much?

Your cat sleeps when she feels it’s necessary to do so, and these urges are driven by her instinctual needs to stay safe. In the wild, cats never know what is going to happen from one moment to the next. This causes them to rest whenever the opportunity presents itself - to be prepared for whatever life throws at them. Keeping their energy levels high ensures that they will be able to run after prey or away from predators. In your home, your cat is likely saving her energy up to play with your family and take part in all the action around your household. Read more from your local Richardson TX veterinarian.