Cats sleeping with their eyes open may be because they lack a sense of security or are in light sleep. As long as the cat has no other abnormal symptoms, it is generally a normal physiological habit, and the owner does not need to worry too much. But if the cat is also accompanied by symptoms such as tearing and increased eye secretions, it may be suffering from an eye disease. The cat’s eyes feel uncomfortable, so he will sleep with his eyes open. In this case, you need to take the cat to the pet hospital for an eye examination as soon as possible to determine the specific cause, and then provide symptomatic treatment.
1. Lack of sense of security
Cats are animals that need a sense of security, even when sleeping. If a cat sleeps in an unfamiliar environment or an environment that makes it stressful, it will always remain vigilant so that it can respond quickly to various emergencies, especially if it is a kitten that has just arrived home. In this case, it is recommended that the owner comforts the cat more and spends more time with the cat to help them adapt to the new environment as soon as possible. You can also place familiar items around the cat. This will make the cat feel comfortable and at ease enough to enter a deep and rapid sleep state. .
2. In light sleep
If the cat’s eyes are half-open when sleeping, it may be that the cat is still in the light sleep stage, sleeping very lightly, and may There will also be some tail movement, which is easily awakened by slight sounds or touches. And when the weather is cold, cats are more likely to frequently enter lighter sleep, so owners should also pay attention to controlling the indoor temperature, preferably at 20-30 degrees.
3. Suffering from eye diseases
If the cat opens its eyes completely when sleeping and is accompanied by symptoms such as tearing and increased eye secretions, it is most likely that the cat has eye disease. There are problems with the eyes, such as trauma, entropion, conjunctivitis, etc. Because my eyes are very uncomfortable, I sleep with my eyes open. If the owner finds any abnormality in the cat's eyes, he must go to the pet hospital for examination and treatment in time.
