Title: Why Do Cats Sleep at the Foot of the Bed? (7 Reasons) | Cat Checkup
Headings: Why Do Cats Sleep at the Foot of the Bed? (7 Reasons)
Why Do Cats Sleep at the Foot of the Bed? (7 Reasons)
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What to Expect with a New Cat in the Home
1. Feline Survival Instincts
2. Instinct to Protect You
3. Cats and Their Territorial Instinct
4. There Is More Room in Their Human’s Bed
5. The Bedroom Door Is More Visible
6. Fewer Disturbances Than at the Top of the Middle
7. Night Vision
What Does It Mean When a Cat Sleeps on Your Feet?
Does Your Cat Move from the Foot of the Bed to the Top of Your Head?
A Cat’s Sleeping Position Says a Lot
Final Thoughts on Sleeping Cats
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Content: 5. The Bedroom Door Is More Visible
Again, cats need to feel secure in their surroundings and that includes their means of escape, if necessary. If the only entry and exit to the bedroom is the door, the foot of the bed probably provides the best vantage point to keep that door in sight at all times. 6. Fewer Disturbances Than at the Top of the Middle
You do not like being disturbed in the middle of the night and neither does your cat. If your cat notices that you move around a lot during the night, she knows she will have fewer interruptions to her sleep if she sleeps at the foot of the bed. She can position herself far enough away from your feet in case you have restless leg syndrome yet close enough to feel she is still protected and able to protect you. 7. Night Vision
Felines are not nocturnal animals by instinct; however, since they have exceptionally keen night vision, they tend to be more active at dusk and dawn.