Friday, March 17, 2023

The cat-human sleeping partnership.

 


Do we help humans sleep? This question has now been investigated by scientists who declare that we don't. Having a cat on the bed is more likely to give a human jerking legs.

But, of course, it is the wrong question....

The correct way to look at the feline-human sleep partnership is to ask whether humans help us sleep. And the answer is clear - yes, they do. Here are the reasons why:

  • A human body acts like a large hot water bottle, giving off useful warmth to the feline body.
  • When their limbs are arranged in the correct position, they can keep drafts away from the sleeping feline.
  • They are easily trained to move, while sleeping, so that we have more space, when we need to stretch out.

What can a cat do for a better night's sleep? Here are some suggestions.

  • If there are two humans in the bed, sleep between them to minimize drafts or unwanted human activity. Cats are a natural contraceptive.
  • The single human should be encouraged to curl round the sleeping feline body, reducing drafts that way.
  • Wake up snoring humans at regular intervals. there is usually a period of time before heavy snoring reoccurs.

2 comments:

  1. Those are good points. I sleep with my human and we both enjoy a good nights sleep :)
    I like to sleep by her pillow.
    Purrs, Julie

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  2. This is all SO true! And the cat's comfort is of the utmost importance.

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