Cats are anatomically and physiologically designed to hunt for their food, even if you provide it for them in a bowl. Wild cats are commonly observed hunting their prey and then sleeping for extended periods; this is because hunting demands a huge amount of energy. Domestic cats are no different, and even if they are only hunting their favorite toy or chasing after a mouse, the effect is the same they employ energy-intensive techniques, such as stalking, pouncing, chasing, and climbing. Your cat is on alert throughout their ‘hunt’, using high levels of adrenaline and energy to keep their body fuelled. All this means that despite the relatively short period when your cat is active, they use up disproportionately large energy reserves, resulting in the need for a well-deserved cat nap! Cat sleeping habits aren’t quite like our own. Contrary to popular belief, cats aren’t nocturnal they are crepuscular, meaning they’re most active around dawn and dusk. This sleeping pattern is due to their hunting instinct, which evolved so that they would be awake when their prey is at its most active.
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Wednesday, March 11, 2026