For many ARISTOPARENTS, sleeping with their cat is one of their favorite things. But why are cats so fixated on cuddling up with you as soon as they see you get into bed? Here are some of the most common reasons:
Because you keep it warm
Cats’ body temperature is higher than ours, which makes them more sensitive to the cold. Temperatures drop at night, so the most appealing place for your ARISTOCAT is in contact with a body that provides warmth - yours. This way, it maintains its body heat while resting.
Because it feels safe
Cats are constantly alert, even when they sleep, attentive to every movement. You make it feel safe. If it cuddles up to you, it feels that nothing bad will happen to it, feels protected, and can sleep soundly.
Because it wants to protect you
Unlike the previous point, your cat may also sleep with you because it wants to protect you. They can sense when you’re especially stressed or when something isn’t right, so they try to help by offering you all their affection.
Because it’s comfortable
Cats are very playful, but they sleep between 12 and 16 hours a day, and not just anywhere. They are very flexible animals and are always looking for the most comfortable places to settle down. And it’s clear that lying on top of you or between your legs is much more comfortable than the sofa.
Because it loves you
Of course, cats have emotions and form emotional bonds with their ARISTOPARENTS, even those that seem more aloof. Your cat loves spending time with you and misses you when you’re away, so it takes advantage of the night to be by your side. In addition, cats are animals that always feel they belong to a family and consider you part of their litter, which is why they seek your presence.
Ultimately, having your cat sleep with you is an unequivocal sign of affection. But not all cats have the same preferences. If your ARISTOCAT doesn’t like lying down to rest with you and prefers its own bed, don’t worry, you’re not doing anything wrong; it’s simply more independent 🙂
And how does your ARISTOCAT behave? Does it love sleeping close to you, or does it prefer having its own space? We’d love for you to tell us on any of our social media channels.