Why does my cat sleep on me?
Cats often seek the closeness of their human roommates. The four-legged friends can prove to be extremely affectionate in everyday life. Often cats even lie down on top of their owners to snooze or sleep. We explain why they do this in this article.
The most important facts at a glance
- When cats lie down on a human to snooze or sleep, it is a great sign of trust.
- Since cats are very social animals, physical contact with conspecifics or humans is important for their well-being.
- Often people are simply a welcome source of warmth for cats.
- Not all cats like to lie down on their human roommates to sleep.
Your cat trusts you
When a cat lies down to sleep, it is easy prey for potential enemies. At home in the flat, of course, there is no serious danger for the four-legged friend. Nevertheless, it is a real sign of trust when your cat lies down on you and sleeps. In this way, your four-legged friend shows you that he trusts you and feels safe in your presence.
Cats need company
Many people believe that cats are loners. However, this is not correct. Compared to dogs, cats are more independent. Nevertheless, cats are very social animals. This means, among other things, that they also need company and physical closeness in order to feel comfortable. For this purpose, flat cats kept alone in particular have no choice but to settle down on their owners.
They are a living heater
As you probably know, cats love warmth. In summer they like to lie down in the sun and in winter the window sill is often one of their favourite places because of the radiator underneath. Of course, it's even nicer for cats than the sun or the window sill when they can feel not just warmth, but the body heat of their beloved, human roommate.
Do all cats lie down on humans?
It is a common behaviour for cats to lie on people. But that does not mean that all four-legged friends do it. The behaviour of the mother cat in particular has a great influence in this respect. If your cat has learned to be shy towards people at a young age, it may retain this for the rest of its life. This is not unusual and does not mean that your four-legged friend does not like you. Every cat has its own character and shows affection for its owner in its own way.
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Cat sleeps on me: a conclusion
As you can see, it's a good sign when your cat lies down on you to sleep. Even though it might be a bit annoying sometimes, you should definitely let your four-legged friend do it. Physical closeness to their favourite humans is very important for cats' well-being. Moreover, cuddling together can also have a positive effect on your own well-being.