Strange Cat Facts: 'Why Does My Cat Sleep On My Head?' September 01 2016, 5 Comments
Even though your bed is big enough for you and your cat to both have enough room, your cat has no doubt given you very little room to spread out. At your feet or right at your head, your cat likes to sleep snuggled up with you. While some might find this cute, some complain that it messes with their sleep patterns. Personally, I am so honored that they are choosing to sleep with me that I don't care where they lay!
Never the less, the reason behind this strange habit is actually not as complex as you may think if fact it is actually quite simple.
1. Your head is warm.
Let's start here, your head is nice and warm...right? Also, it happens to be laying on a nice fluffy pillow. A cat's average body temperature is 102 degrees Fahrenheit and they need to maintain heat for proper basal metabolism, so seeking an external heat source allows the body to not have to work as hard to stay warm while sleeping.
2. Your legs move a lot.
Most people move their legs in their sleep. Sleeping my the head can eliminate getting kicked around.
3. Your cat likes the way your head smells ;)
Your cat may like your scent (particularly the smell of your hair), which can help them feel safe and secure when sleeping.
Comments
Michelle on September 12 2016 at 02:54AM
I have a beautiful long hair tabby, stray kitten who was pregnant. I took her in and gave her a home.. Now 3 years old. She always wants to sleep on my chest.. it’s cute but so hard to breathe or sleep because of her long whiskers.. she licks my face and nibbles my chin.. when she wants me to pat her she nibbles my ears and ear rings. it tickles and makes me laugh.. I just love her so much I am so glad she found me to take care of her.. She is my little girl
Connie on September 11 2016 at 12:36PM
I started my (now) 12 yrs. old cat out with being only indoors. Then after he was a year old he jumped the fence and I have just let him be outdoors/indoors. I need to move to an apartment in a month and would like to take him as they allow INDOOR ONLY pets or on a lease…Meesha was trained also on a lease but that was years ago. I cannot see making him stay indoors as he is used to coming in and out on his own. Is there a humane way to retrain him to be content indoors without crying and pawing at the door to get out??
Patsy Webb on September 10 2016 at 03:28PM
My small dog sleeps on top of my head. I usually have a cat on my chest, on my knees and near my feet, too.
Janice on September 03 2016 at 11:05AM
Hi Alberto. I’m not with Meowingtons but I have the same ring. Just coat the inside with clear nail polish and your wife should be fine! Hope that helps!!! Janice
Alberto Gómez on September 01 2016 at 09:43PM
Greetings paw-rtners
A couple of weeks ago, I bought an ears and paws ring for my wife! She absolutely loves it! I have a question though, the ring appears to be…staining black on my wife’s finger. Is this expected? How can we properly clean the ring?
Other than that, both my cat and my wife are thrilled with the ring!
Looking forward to your response