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Why do cats like to sleep with people?

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. James Brown
Cats like to sleep with people mainly because it makes the cat feel more secure, and the owner's bed is relatively soft, so the cat will feel warm and comfortable. It also means that the cat likes the owner very much, so it is willing to sleep with the owner. However, it should be noted that if someone is allergic to cats or suffers from respiratory diseases such as asthma, it is not suitable to be in the same room with cats to avoid aggravating symptoms. And before letting the cat sleep with people, it is also necessary to do a good job of deworming both internal and external bodies, and the cat needs to be vaccinated regularly.

1. Feeling of security

Cats are extremely sensitive and alert animals, especially when sleeping, they are more likely to be frightened and attacked. When the cat has established trust and dependence on its owner, it will feel that the owner can provide sufficient security and protection, so it will choose to be with the owner when sleeping to gain more security and comfort.

2. Warmth and comfort

Cats are animals that are more afraid of the cold. Especially when the surrounding environment is cold, cats will look for warm places to keep warm. The body temperature of cats is relatively high, so cats like to sleep next to their owners. At the same time, because the bed is relatively soft, some cats may choose to sleep on the bed with their owners because of the softness of the sheets or quilt covers.

3. Express love

Cats also express their emotions by grooming each other and sleeping together. So when a cat chooses to sleep with its owner, it may also want to express its love for the owner and hope to get more attention and companionship. Therefore, the owner can also give the cat a certain response at this time, such as gently stroking the cat's head and back, interacting and playing with the cat more, etc.