Since it is difficult to monitor your cat’s sleeping habits during the day, try to monitor its sleeping habits during the night instead. Senior cats generally sleep more than your average adult cat, around 80 percent of the day.
For example, if your playful, energetic cat suddenly turns into a distant, lethargic cat, then it may be suffering from a lack of sleep. If your cat seems to be hiding more often, this could be a sign that they are looking for more opportunities to sleep during the day.
If this is your cat, make sure its snoring is not preventing it from getting its sleep. Be aware that excessive or loud snoring is also a symptom of sleep apnea.
Narcoleptic episodes can range from a couple seconds to 30 minutes.
Your vet can also advise you on ways to help your cat sleep better.
Use interactive toys such as toys that imitate the movements of birds and mice. Ping-pong balls, cardboard boxes, and crumpled pieces of paper are also great ways to keep your cat entertained during the day.
For example, feed your cat a smaller amount of food before you leave for work. Once you are ready to go to bed, feed your cat the rest of its food.
Make sure to provide your cat with a variety of toys, and switch them out often as well. Think about whether other pets in your house could be keeping your cat up at night. Other cats, dogs, or nocturnal pets like hedgehogs and guinea pigs could keep your cat up with noise or through interacting with them while they try to sleep. Cat videos are a new form of entertainment for cats today. Set up a timer on your TV to play these videos throughout the day to keep your cat busy.
