Why Does My Cat Sleep With Me_ - 5 Reasons You’ll Love to Know

It's time to get to bed, but when you finally rest your head, you find you have uninvited company. It's not that you're unhappy to share, you're just unsure why every night your fuzzy friend wants to bed down next to you. The truth is it can be quite relaxing and pleasant to have the company of a cat. This is why we don't kick them out of the bed, but do you ever wonder why they want to be there in the first place? If you want to know just five of the reasons why your cat Number one, for the warmth. Cats love heat when it's cold. Despite their natural furry coat, you'll notice they are always looking for the warmest places in the house to hide for some peace and quiet. Near the stove, between the couch cushions, or in any drop of sunlight coming through the window. That's why it's not surprising your cat looks for you at bedtime. You're a human radiator and they want to get comfortable. Although they are playful and can be very active at times, cats also have a lazy side and can sleep up to 15 hours a day. Although they may lie down in the most unusual of places, they'll obviously be most comfortable sleeping in a soft bed. One of the reasons your cat sleeps with you is for simple comfort reasons. Although they seem relaxed, cats are constantly on the alert. They can jump at even the slightest sound if you do something next to them. The relationship you have with your cat can be very important. They likely consider you one of the family. This means that when they sleep with you, it's a sure sign they feel more secure and relaxed. If they let their guard down and rest by your side, it's because they feel very safe next to you. A cat's innate territoriality. Perhaps one of the reasons your cat sleeps in your bed next to you is because they don't think it's your bed at all. Instead, they think it's their bed and they're the one letting you sleep there. The positive spin is that your cat has enough attachment and trust you enough to let you sleep by their side. Yes, cats can seem aloof and independent, but it's often just a facade. The truth is they also crave company and will miss it when you spend a lot of time away from home. Cats tend to lie together in litters for warmth and company. If they snuggle against you, butt their heads into you, lick you and sleep beside you, it's because they consider you as good as a cat. Congratulations, you have the ideal relationship with your feline friend. But is it okay to sleep with your cat? Like anything, sleeping with your cat has its advantages and disadvantages. If a cat spends a lot of time outside or if you have allergies, then it's not wise to let them lie down in your bed. However, if they are a house cat, which are dewormed and vaccinated, there should be no problem. In fact, it will help strengthen your bond and can help you fall asleep more easily, and also make you be more relaxed and make you happier overall. Remember that providing regular brushing of your cat's coat will make resting in your bed more hygienic as they won't release so many hairs. And there's our video for today. Does your cat sleep next to you? If they do, why so? Share your comments below and give us a like if you enjoyed the video. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel to be up to date with everything we share. See you next time!