Title: Strange Cat Facts: Why Does My Cat Sleep On My Head | PetMD
Headings: Strange Cat Facts: 'Why Does My Cat Sleep On My Head?'
Strange Cat Facts: 'Why Does My Cat Sleep On My Head?'
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'Why Does My Cat Sleep on My Head?'
Your Cat’s Nocturnal Patterns
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Content: 'Why Does My Cat Sleep on My Head?' “First of all, it’s warm on the top of your head,” said Marilyn Krieger, certified cat behavior consultant and proprietor of the Redwood City, California, based operation, The Cat Coach. Though it’s warm on other places, the heat from your body usually escapes from you head, which can influence your cat’s decision on finding the warmest spot to sleep. A cat's average body temperature is 102 degrees Farenheit 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. This is just one of several theories Krieger has. Consistent among several of her suggestions is the notion of comfort; a cat seeking hospice at the head of a bed may not only be seeking warmth, but evading the tics of a restless sleeper. “A lot of people … toss and turn or have restless legs. There’s always some movement, but some people are more agitated than others,” Krieger says. “ Being towards the head, there’s less agitation than there would be lower down.