Cats usually sleep between 13 and 16 hours a day. What is the reason they need so much rest? Expert Abigail Tucker, author of "The Lion in the Living Room" has an extremely interesting explanation.
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According to the expert, although the time dedicated to sleep differs from one cat to another, depending on age and personality, cats usually sleep between 13 and 16 hours a day. Only bats and opossums sleep more, almost 20 hours a day.
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"Everything has to do with the instinct of a predator. If, for example, herbivores graze for hours until they fill their stomachs with enough food, in the case of cats, hunting gives them a very short time to attack and devour their victim. This behavior has also been passed on to domestic cats, so they can spend most of the day sleeping, like lions, ”explained Abigail Tucker.
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Another characteristic of cats is that they are twilight animals, being more active at sunset and at dawn. During the day, they rest and at night they become active.
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"On the other hand, many cats, especially apartment cats, sleep rather out of boredom, having nothing to stimulate them, such as those raised in the yard," she added.
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Studies show that cats sleep has two phases: REM (Rapid eye movement) - characterized by rapid eye movement, when dreams occur, and non-REM sleep (NREM) or deep sleep.
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During NREM sleep, the cat's body recovers. Bones grow, muscles develop. The immune system strengthens. 60% of a cat's sleep is REM sleep, three times less than in humans.
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According to the expert, when sleeping, the cat must have its own bed. "Cats need their space, where they can sleep better. If you make a special cage for him, even a box, the cat will be much happier than if you keep him in bed ", the expert added.
8.It dreams of sunbathing
9.Human legs are perfect for sleep
10.About what is this cat dreaming?
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Christmas is coming! Family meals, carols, Christmas tree decorations and other activities specific to this period make us say that the magic of this holiday is unique.
But do our pets enjoy the coming of Christmas as much as we do? We want to believe that yes. That is why we consider that the furs of the house are also waiting for the coming of Christmas. But Bemorepanda will also give you some tips on how to spend Christmas safely.
1.Looking at Christmas lights
2.Ruining the Christmas Light
3.Sparkling eyes
The snow.
In winter, most of the time, we are delighted with the white snow that spreads everywhere. Most cats do not enjoy the first snowflakes, but dogs can't wait to roll through it. A walk through the snow-covered park will surely charge you with energy and good cheer.
Gifts.
Who doesn't love gifts? Surely your pet will be happy to receive a new collar, a new toy or, why not, a coat. At shop you will find toys, accessories and clothes in the theme of winter holidays to enjoy a magical Christmas with them.
Gift boxes.
The greatest pleasure of cats during this period is certainly the empty gift boxes. So, while you enjoy the gifts you receive, the cats will enjoy the boxes they came in. We say it's a win-win situation.
Time spent together.
This period is also adored by the quadrupeds of the house and due to the attention we pay. As winter activities in the garden and household are less and less, we have more free time to play with pets. In this way you will contribute to their well-being for a long time.
4.Moo Christmas
5.When you love heights
6.Work is done
Everyone's favorite holiday New Year can be overshadowed by problems with our pets. We are happy about the holiday, and all this can cause stress, malaise and even worse for pets. We suggest that you be very attentive to the advice of veterinarians and ensure your pets are completely safe.
One of the most exciting topics for many of us is fireworks. Dog owners know firsthand what a difficult time comes during the New Year holidays. For some reason, cats are attracted to the Christmas tree, like a magnet, and birds hunt for homemade food. Most serious health problems for pets can be avoided by considering 6 important things and thinking not only about your holiday mood, but also about those we have tamed.
7.Christmas gift
8.Christmas friends
9.Christmas snake
10.Lovely combination
Cats happily eat tinsel and rain from foil - this can be deadly, surgery is often necessary to remove the foreign body to avoid intestinal injury. Cats also show interest in artificial spruce needles. Most often, such problems occur in long-haired and semi-long-haired cats during molting. Since the cat's tongue is equipped with keratinized papillae, which capture dead hairs. A hairball forms in the cat's stomach - a phytobezoar, from which the cat seeks to get rid of. To rid the cat of it, it is necessary to give a special food for removing hairballs, malt paste or sprouted oats. Then the cat will not try to eat inedible items. Indoor plants will also remain safe. But it’s better not to use tinsel to decorate the tree.
Dogs and cats often take an interest in electric garlands. It is recommended to hang them higher and turn them off when leaving the room. Be aware that dogs are very susceptible to electrical shock. Cats are also not indifferent to low-current wires.
11.Ho Ho Ho
12.Murphy
Glass breakable toys are dangerous for animals. Debris from them can bite into the paw and cause severe bleeding. In addition, a piece of glass may be swallowed by your pet, causing intestinal trauma.
And, finally, do not forget that the tree must be properly secured - if it falls, it can injure the animal. You can additionally spray the tree with a spray to scare cats away from indoor plants. Be aware that spruce needles can dig into the delicate pads of cats and dogs, which can cause pododermatitis. If your animals are young and playful, then you can limit yourself to a bouquet of spruce branches or a small designer Christmas tree. Clean the surfaces of the fallen needles every day.
13.Christmas card
14.Favourite Santa toy
15.Ready for Santa
Many dogs are very afraid of New Year's fireworks, volleys of firecrackers and rumbles. It is necessary to accustom the animal to the clapping of firecrackers in advance. For example, you can turn on the dog to record the holiday fireworks at first quietly and then louder. You can give your dog an anti-stress complex based on medicinal plants and vitamins, about which it is better to consult your veterinarian. Keep in mind that these medications must be started two weeks before the New Year. Remember that your dog can get hurt if he grabs the firecracker.
Do not take your pet for a walk on New Year's Eve, take a walk in the evening and early in the morning. Keep your dog on the leash. Replace the collar with a harness to prevent the pet from twisting out of it. Attach a tag to the collar. Remember that a large number of dogs are injured and killed under the wheels of cars, frightened by explosions of firecrackers. If the dog is panicky afraid of fireworks, then you can celebrate the New Year at the dacha.
16.Protection
17.Sexy kitty
18.Where’s the cat?
Do not give anything to animals from the table. This leads to indigestion, poisoning and serious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, food allergies can occur in the animal. Dishes prepared with the addition of salt, sugar, spices and preservatives are categorically contraindicated for pets. If you have birds in your house, let's fly indoors where the table is not set.
Feed the animals their normal food, be sure to provide them with enough drinking water and close them in the next room. You can prepare a special holiday treat for them. But do not forget to replenish pet food stocks before the New Year, because the workers of pet shops also rest on the New Year, and supplies may be interrupted due to the New Year holidays.
19.Relaxing
20.Merry Christmas
21.Tree lover
Never give alcoholic beverages to animals. And do not go out for a walk with the dog intoxicated. Just in case, be sure to attach an address tag to the dog's collar and do not let go of the leash. Try to stay away from drunken companies, because the dog can show aggression. It is better to put on a muzzle on a large dog for your own peace of mind and in order to avoid conflict situations. Do not let small children go for a walk with the dog.
Unfortunately, sometimes the owners, in a state of alcoholic intoxication, forget their pets on the street, which leads to frostbite of the paws in quadrupeds and colds. If you are going to celebrate, it is best to leave your pet at home. Maybe for relatives who prefer a quiet home celebration.
22.Lovely nose
23.Bamboleilo
24.So angry
25.Christmas tree?
26.Baby cat
27.Star cat
28.Rabbit gift
29.Lovely present
30.Oh good
31.Peanut butter
32.All is not calm
33.So gorgeous
34.Playground
35.Fight, fight
36.First Christmas
37.Relaxing
38.Jesus
39.Can’t wait for Christmas
40.Lovely kitty
41.So funny
42.So cute
43.Stuck in Christmas tree
44.So funny
45.Wow, Christmas lights
46.Oh,hi
47.Mission failed
48.Cats and Christmas
49.So angry
50.Cute face
51.Shout out
52.Tasty tree
53.Lamma Christmas
54.So funny
55.Christmas present
56.Christmas mood
57.Xmas
58.White Christmas
59.Every year same story
60.I will get it anyway
61.So lovely
62.Dogs and Christmas tree
63.Christmas toy
64.Putting Christmas lights on
65.Such a cute buddy
66.Black kitty
67.Santa girl
68.Going well
69.So lovely
70.Waiting for Santa
71.La la la hop
72.Christmas presents
73.So cute
74.Lovely girls
75.Pack me
76.Christmas tree ooohh
77.A new Christmas toy is here
78.Model for Christmas
79.Awesome
80.What is that?
81.Waiting for the mood
82.Where is Santa?
83.My candle
84.Cat owners of Twitter
85.Who’s there?
86.My gift!
87.I am a Christmas toy
88.This cute face
89.Who did this?
90.The magic is here
91.Inlove with the Christmas tree
92.Not me!
93.Invisible
94.Ready for Christmas
95.Ho Ho Ho
96.Crazy mood
97.So cute
98.So happy
99.Christmas decor today
100.Sneaky
Everyone knows that cats play by their own rules, even when it comes to science. Are they solid? Yes. Liquid? Yes, too. Here are 19 examples of how cats can take the shape they want, regardless of physical rules. Bemorepanda collected some funny pictures for you.
The most real liquid cat
"My cat leaked to the floor"
"I have 5 liters of a cat"
Catte latte
Slice of Processed Cat Cheese
"My cat's mood is to melt while lying on the carpet."
This is some otherworldly creature
Maybe not quite liquid yet, but definitely melting
"Yes, it is busy here, put the spice in another jar."
Cats
Once it fits, it means it's convenient
"My mom and her melted cat"
"Today she decided to be an egg."
"Something is leaking from my sink"
"I had to look at my couch twice before I figured it out."
As it gets warmer, watch your cats and make sure they don't melt!
It fits perfectly there
"The dough seems to have risen enough and will soon run away."
He overfilled this bowl with himself
