Cats are capable of going from zooming across the room to napping on the couch in a matter of minutes, and it’s always a delight to watch them sleep. Sometimes cats are perfectly still while they sleep, but other times you may notice some unusual movements Why do cats twitch in their sleep
Like humans, cats (and dogs!) experience different stages in their sleep cycle, including REM, the phase of deep sleep in which dreams occur. In REM sleep, there is an increase in nerve activity in the brain that activates muscles, resulting in twitching if you see your cat sleep-twitching, you can rest easy knowing that this behavior is usually normal, and indicates that your cat is in a deep phase of sleep Just try not to wake your cat up! If your cat is having some minor twitching, there is no reason to disturb them. A sleeping cat should be allowed to sleep!
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