Can Cats Dream? What Do Their Sleep Patterns Tell Us?

Have you ever wondered if cats dream? Explore the fascinating world of feline sleep patterns and what our furry friends might experience while sleeping.

By Jonathan Shipley
May 24, 2022 6:30 PMJul 10, 2023 2:31 PM
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Curiosity doesn’t always kill the cat. And for a while, that's left scientists wondering if cat’s dream. They certainly sleep.

A cat in a typical 24-hour cycle, whether it’s a tabby at the foot of your bed or a lioness in the African savannah, can sleep upward of 20 hours. This is to say, 70% of a cat’s life is spent snoozing.

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