{"id":3713,"date":"2016-06-24T11:04:16","date_gmt":"2016-06-24T18:04:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/petcarefacts.com\/?p=3713"},"modified":"2016-06-24T11:04:16","modified_gmt":"2016-06-24T18:04:16","slug":"cats-sleep-in-strange-positions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petrofile.com\/blog\/training-and-behavior\/cats-sleep-in-strange-positions","title":{"rendered":"Cats Sleep in Strange Positions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Not only do cats like to fit in tiny spaces, and perch on the highest of heights, they also have an affinity for sleeping in odd positions. We know that felines have more flexible spines than humans do, but it is hard to imagine some of the twisted, cramped stances they choose to be even remotely comfortable. And yet nothing seems to deter kittens from cozying up in bizarre ways. Here are some of our favorite odd ways that cats like to sleep. <\/p>\n<p><strong>This cat seems to either be worshiping the sun, or really, really hoping for a belly rub. <\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Funny Cats in Weird Sleeping Positions &#8211; Funny Kitty Cats, Funny Pets, Funniest Animals <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/iujzBMWCTU\">https:\/\/t.co\/iujzBMWCTU<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/v3lYYaO7RA\">pic.twitter.com\/v3lYYaO7RA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Philanthropy (@OnedayatatimInc) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OnedayatatimInc\/status\/733283914412875776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 19, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cuddling three at a time? Clearly these kitties are onto something!<\/strong><br \/>\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/_Cristian_Vlad_\/status\/679001765052866560 <\/p>\n<p><strong>They say that a drool puddle indicates some delightfully deep sleep. If so, this cat is winning!<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Funny Cats Sleeping &#8211; Funny Cats 2016 &#8211; Sleeping Cats Part 2 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/MxdNhlE0MH\">https:\/\/t.co\/MxdNhlE0MH<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VnLJWPeBas\">pic.twitter.com\/VnLJWPeBas<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; funny pets (@funnypetsnews) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/funnypetsnews\/status\/720500923064299522?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 14, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/p>\n<p><strong>Feet in the air wouldn\u2019t be my first choice, but it seems to be working well for this little feline. <\/strong><br \/>\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CatsTVApp\/status\/723021422361231360 <\/p>\n<p><strong>Can\u2019t imagine how this would feel on the spine, but this cat doesn\u2019t seem to notice at all. <\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Weird sleeping position. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/b36A43yJEb\">https:\/\/t.co\/b36A43yJEb<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/catpics?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#catpics<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cats?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#cats<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/il5jCd8BS1\">pic.twitter.com\/il5jCd8BS1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Funny Cat Photos (@InitaSivens) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/InitaSivens\/status\/700368220780437505?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 18, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/p>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t worry;  he hasn\u2019t had a stroke.  This kitty is just napping!<\/strong><br \/>\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CrazyAnimalVids\/status\/732791444407222272 <\/p>\n<p><strong>This might be the best take on a cat\u2019s &#8220;Buddha Pose&#8221; that we\u2019ve seen yet! <\/strong><br \/>\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/_Cristian_Vlad_\/status\/692036461844152320 <\/p>\n<p><strong>There is nothing wrong with finding a nap-time buddy for when you need some shut eye!<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">RT <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FOrenik?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FOrenik<\/a>: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CsbyrYP2xk\">https:\/\/t.co\/CsbyrYP2xk<\/a> RT _Cristian_Vlad_: Sleeping time&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/funny?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#funny<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cats?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#cats<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/dogs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#dogs<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/GoodNight?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#GoodNight<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/u2URds3qOJ\">pic.twitter.com\/u2URds3qOJ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Dog Treats (@DogTreatNews) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DogTreatNews\/status\/671094673964929024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 29, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/p>\n<p><strong>We\u2019re really not sure about this one. Ouch. <\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">19 Weird and Funny sleeping positions from cats <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CxuxE8bXok\">https:\/\/t.co\/CxuxE8bXok<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/funny?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#funny<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cats?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#cats<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NationalCatDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NationalCatDay<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VOWDl1F6Kx\">pic.twitter.com\/VOWDl1F6Kx<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; AmzCow (@AmzCow) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AmzCow\/status\/659853724555329538?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 29, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nIt sure seems like this would bring on a serous rush of blood to the head. <\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Cats Sleeping in Weird Positions <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/funny?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#funny<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LOL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#LOL<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mjNX6i8Knu\">pic.twitter.com\/mjNX6i8Knu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Nazi Jokes (@NaziJokes11) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NaziJokes11\/status\/694061739613294592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 1, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2026And some cramped muscles when he wakes up!<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">If I fits&#8230;&#8230;will sleep in bowl! <br \/>[See ALL our best cat Pix here &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WMEeI3qYP2\">https:\/\/t.co\/WMEeI3qYP2<\/a>] <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/S1xUZZXNOQ\">pic.twitter.com\/S1xUZZXNOQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Cats and Kittens (@catsnkittys) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/catsnkittys\/status\/690731970012299264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 23, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/p>\n<p><strong>But no matter how they sleep, cats just can\u2019t help being adorable.  <\/strong><br \/>\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/KittyKart_4Ever\/status\/729014910345162752 <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Not only do cats like to fit in tiny spaces, and perch on the highest of heights, they also have an affinity for sleeping in odd positions. 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