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How often does a 6 month old kitten sleep?

How often does a 6 month old kitten sleep?

Once your kitten gets a little older, the amount of time each day spend sleeping will decrease, but even at around six months your kitten will likely be sleeping anywhere from 16 to 20 hours a day. There’s no reason to be worried if your new kitten is sleeping up almost all the time.

How to get a kitten to sleep at night?

1 Kittens tend to sleep better on a full stomach, so you might want to make a little bit of food available during the night in case she gets hungry. 2 Your kitten will also sleep better if she’s had good exercise during her waking hours. 3 You could also try this YouTube video with music that’s supposed to help kittens sleep!

Is it normal for cats to sleep a lot?

Cats sleep a lot, to say the least. However, changes in sleeping pattern along with other symptoms to watch out for could indicate that your cat may need some medical attention. So, is your cat sleeping a lot more than she should be?

What should I expect from my 10 month old kitten?

Discipline will never be more important for your cat than during her teenage phase. Ignore problems at this age, and you will have a hard time changing her behavior later. Consistency is needed, but never strike or abuse your cat. Your tone of voice is the key. If your cat does not respond to your voice, don’t assume she is ignoring you.

How much sleep does a six month old kitten get?

A newborn kitten’s daily routine is made up of sleeping 90 percent of the time — that is almost 22 hours of shuteye! As kittens mature beyond the newborn stage, they will sleep less; but even at six months of age they still manage to spend about 16 to 20 hours a day dozing and dreaming away. Why So Much Sleep?

Discipline will never be more important for your cat than during her teenage phase. Ignore problems at this age, and you will have a hard time changing her behavior later. Consistency is needed, but never strike or abuse your cat. Your tone of voice is the key. If your cat does not respond to your voice, don’t assume she is ignoring you.

Is it possible for a kitten to sleep too little?

While I have never encountered a pet owner complain that their kitten is sleeping too little, it is possible. Rare seizure and sleep disorders, among other atypical conditions, can cause kitten sleeping problems and keep a kitten from getting the sleep they need to grow and thrive.

How many hours does a cat sleep in a day?

An average cat sleeps 12-16 hours in a day. The number goes up to 20 hours for kittens and older cats. It’s different for every cat, of course, but basically, your cat would spend about 2/3 of its life sleeping or napping. Cats sleep a lot, to say the least.