How many hours a day do indoor cats sleep

You want to spend every waking minute with your cat. But, it seems, your cat has other plans for her day. And that includes sleeping here, sleeping there, and taking a cat nap in the chair.

With so few waking moments it's not uncommon to wonder exactly how much sleep cats really need each day.

Perhaps, though, you've been treated to late-night zoomies and early-morning breakfast begs, leaving you to wonder if your cat ever slows down.

Cats can sleep anywhere from 12 to 20 hours per day, and the range varies so much based on their lifestyle. Samantha Bell, cat expert at Best Friends Animal Society in Los Angeles, is here to help put these cat nap questions to rest.

How Much Sleep Do Cats Need Each Day?

According to Bell, indoor and outdoor cats have different sleeping requirements.

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And this makes sense, considering kitty ancestors adapted to a crepuscular cycle prime for hunting. "Outdoor cats need to wake up at times that are best for hunting, which is just before dawn and around sunset," Bell explains. Their prey is s

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