Cats typically sleep between 12 and 16 hours per day , with some cats sleeping up to 20 hours, especially kittens and senior cats. This extensive sleep is normal for cats and helps them conserve energy, reflecting their natural predatory instincts. Kittens may sleep around 18 to 20 hours a day due to growth and development needs, adults around 12 to 16 hours, and older cats often increase their sleep time to up to 20 hours due to reduced activity or health reasons. Cats usually have multiple short naps throughout the day and night rather than one long sleep, making their sleep pattern polyphasic. This sleep behavior is linked to their crepuscular nature, being most active during dawn and dusk. Changes in sleep duration can indicate health issues, so observing a cat's sleep patterns can provide insight into its well-being.
