Your cat is crepuscular, meaning she is most alert in the early morning and late afternoon, which are the best times to hunt in the wild. Thus your cat may sleep throughout much of the day. However, she may not be fast asleep. She may be taking a series of catnaps and can be easily aroused. These catnaps and when your cat lays around the house conserves energy so she’ll be ready to hunt with lots of chasing and pouncing. Your cat is also affected by weather and may need more sleep on rainy and cold days. Don’t wake a sleeping cat since this could cause stress and lead to health issues. She could also get angry and lash out at you. Take advantage of her alert times to play with your cat and encourage her to exercise. And don’t forget to include cuddling time. Contact your pet clinic Oshawa, ON to learn more.