Do Kittens Sleep A Lot When They Are Growing

They will sleep from 18 22 hours a day and will be moving non stop in the short times they are awake.

Do kittens sleep a lot when they are growing. A newborn kitten needs to sleep around 90 percent of the time which is about 22 hours of sleep. I swear that every time lucy belle wakes up after her nap she grew bigger. Still very much a baby but growing into a young adolescent your kitten will start to sleep more during the day just like an adult cat does. Kittens do they grow in their sleep.

Mar 2 2008 2 t. While they also require a lot of sleep there s a noticeable difference between a kitten who is tired and one that is lethargic. Luckily most of the time a kitten who doesn t seem to be sleeping much can be explained by the fact that kittens are unique individuals and some simply don t need as much as sleep as others. A general rule for kittens is that the younger the kitten is the more sleep they need.

The first few months of socialization with its littermates and mother will pay off during these next three months as you will start to see a kitten s personality develop. Normal mature cats that are fit as a fiddle often sleep for between 13 and 18 hours daily. Kittens are supposed to be inquisitive and constantly bouncing around. They need to recharge all that explosive energy and let their bodies develop as they grow up so fast.

Mar 2 2008 1 tutti bella tcs member thread starter. Joined oct 9 2007 messages 729 reaction score 3. While full grown cats enjoy their fair share of naps kittens need even more sleep. She s 5 months old now and nearing 7lbs.

Start date mar 2 2008. The most interesting point of all is that kittens actually sleep a lot. How much should a kitten sleep. Don t be concerned about this amount of sleep as it s perfectly normal for your kitten and allows their proper development in becoming an adult cat.

In fact kittens should be sleeping 20 hours a day or more. Kittens sleep a lot when they are first born but as they grow they will spend a little less time sleeping and more time playing and exploring. The short answer is that kittens need a lot of sleep. Expect more than half the day to be filled with cat naps so try to have a comfy cat bed in your kitten s favorite spot.

If you are worried your kitten isn t sleeping enough or his sleep has decreased recently it is wise to see your veterinarian. One week old kittens though larger than newborns will still be mostly uncoordinated and will similarly sleep for the majority of the day. That s no cause for worry though. 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.

They need to recharge all that explosive energy and let their bodies develop as they grow up so fast. From the ages of three to six months a kitten is just brave enough to test its physical limits put different items in its mouth and approach other animals to see what happens. So don t be concerned if your brand new kitten isn t running around and exploring at all times.