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Why Your Cat Sleeps on Your Chest
The owner is always the best company
When I adopted Mini in February 2021, she was a kitten aged only two months. She was like a tiny, cute, lovely creature (she still is). But you know, what I loved the most about her? She always slept on my chest or lap.
It is a great feeling when your cat does so. Your heart leaps up with joy finding heaven. I thought Mini slept on my chest out of love and comfort. Well, I wasn’t wrong about her, but there are a few other reasons as well.
So let’s explore why kittens love to sleep on your chest and understand them better.
Your Cat Sleeps With You For Comfort
Typically, cats have a body temperature between 100.5 °F and 102.5 °F, slightly higher than the average human body temperature. Whenever a cat is to sleep, it searches for a place from where it can get warmth. In that case, your body is the most fantastic source of heat for your kitten.
Moreover, cat just loves warm places. And your blanket or your lap is always warmer than any other place. That’s why your feline partner chooses to sleep with you whenever possible.
The Owner Is Always The Best Company
If you own a cat, you are the best company for your pet. It will find you more intimate than any other human being it ever meets. So, your cat wants your companionship more than anything.
When you are sitting, it will occupy your lap; it will sleep on you. If you are on your bed, your cat will rest on your chest. They do so because they love to be with you.
Your Cat Feels Secure Around You
A cat is always picky about its sleep. Though cats are predators, they can be attacked by more giant cats or other animals. Therefore, cats are always cautious about their security. And your cat feels more secure while sleeping with you.
Your bed is a beautiful place to sleep in, and your chest is the safest for your tiny companion. When your cat feels the presence of other cats or animals, which seem threatening, it will land on your bed or remain close to you.
