8 POSICIONES de los GATOS al DORMIR y su SIGNIFICADO 🐱💤

Cats are world champions at sleeping. They spend an average of 13 to 20 hours a day sleeping or dozing. In this video from an animal expert, we explain the different sleeping positions they use. This way you can better understand feline body language. Let's get started. 1. Curled up with their head covered. This position comes from times gone by when they were still wild. The curled upper half moon shape is ideal for protecting themselves from the wind and cold. If your cat lies down in this curled up position with their paws covering their head, it's because they want to feel safe and protected. Sometimes their tail acts as a scarf to keep them warm and secure. It's best not to bother them because their body language is indicating that they want to be calm. 2. During the warm summer months, cats often sleep stretched out on the floor, keeping cool. If you find your cat sleeping stretched out and suddenly seeming twice as big, it means they are trying to cool off on a cool surface such as tiles or fresh garden soil. 3. Lying on their back Cats that feel very comfortable in their home and TR their surroundings sleep in more relaxed but also more vulnerable positions. Feeling safe in their home, they expose their most sensitive body parts such as their throat and belly. If your cat is sleeping like this, you can be sure that they are quite relaxed. 4. Curled up with their head unsupported. This position is when the cat is curled up on their paws. Their front paws are tucked in and their head is raised. They often also have their ears back and their back is turned towards their owner. If your cat is lying in this position, it means that they are alert. They are listening to their surroundings carefully and are ready to get up and run away at any moment. This sleeping position is for an insecure or sick cat. This position is often used by cats that are new to the home and are not yet completely comfortable. If your cat uses this position frequently, it is advisable to consult a veterinarian to find out about possible health problems. Find out in the video above where a cat should sleep. 5. Curled up with its head supported. This is the most ambiguous position. It allows it to either sleep comfortably or quickly escape. The cat may not be able to assess whether the situation and environment are safe and prefers not to give itself over completely. Its head is supported and its legs are often folded, which indicates a bit more confidence. This position allows it to maintain control while it relaxes and regains its strength for its next adventures. 6. On its side when sleeping on its side, a cat's body language tells us that it is happy and carefree. The side position allows for restorative sleep and is the most popular sleeping position for felines. They love to recharge their batteries this way, with their legs stretched out. Once it has rested in this way, it is back in top shape and ready to do new things. 7. Covered cats love boxes and crawling into tiny nooks to sleep. Their ancestral instinct is that they love to sleep covered or tucked inside a box or closet, as it provides them with security. They need to feel the darkness and boxes are a perfect refuge to see without being seen. 8. The cuddle position Animals generally only do this with those they are most comfortable with and who they see as their family. They are completely relaxed and happy in this position. By the way, cats cuddle not only with other cats, but also with other animals such as the family dog. Tell us what position your cat usually sleeps in. Until next time, experts.