Sleeping close to their owner’s head can indicate that a cat feels safest near them. Since cats are most vulnerable while sleeping, this behavior shows they trust their owner to protect them.

By sleeping on your head, your cat may be trying to stay as close to you as possible, especially if your head is the only part of your body that is uncovered.

Many cat lovers would agree that having your cat sleep next to you feels like you’ve hit the jackpot and are being showered ...

Have you ever sat on the couch, bed, or perhaps at your desk with a furball purring peacefully on your lap and wondered to yourself, “Why does she do this? Why does my cat sleep on my legs?”. Well, ...

The cat lifts her head and can only muster enough energy to open her eyes just enough to glare at the owner. The caption alongside the video reads: "sorry guys Penny was feeling extra tired today ...

That’s a problem for cats (at least in their pre-domesticated natural state), who spend around 12 to 16 hours each day sleeping. For that reason, cats usually sleep in locations they consider safe.

Every cat is an individual, and nobody has studied this behavior in the lab. That said, we have some pretty good ideas why cats might seek you out to sleep on your feet. 1. It’s the right ...

A pet owner has revealed the five unusual positions their cat likes to sleep in and it's got animal lovers talking. In a video posted to TikTok by Yareli King, using the handle leoandkyro, the pet ...

Lateralized sleeping positions in domestic cats. Current Biology, 2025; 35 (12): R597 DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2025.04.043 ...

Why do cats sleep so much? According to PetMD, on average cats sleep about 15 hours a day. They say some sleep as many as 20 hours a day. A cat’s frequent slumber can be chalked up to a few ...