Anatomy of a Cat Nap
Cats are Zen masters and Olympic champions of the cat nap.
There are many categories from the beginner, intermediate to advanced.
- Beginners require little more than a cat bed, but extra points are added for finding the most comfortable texture and location. It might be your cashmere sweater preferably on your silk duvet. True Zen masters can nap anywhere, anytime on any surface no matter how small.
- The intermediate indoor/outdoor location requires protection from the elements such as a covered porch. Advanced outdoor napping is for experienced nappers only. One eye must be kept open at all times for any danger or prey (such as Odin jumping or a mouse scurrying by). It requires full exposure to the elements as demonstrated here by Gris Gris and his driveway spa technique. He likes the added benefit of dirt rolling for a hot stone massage effect. The position is always dictated by the sun. Kids, don’t try this at home. It requires proper supervision and ideally a long private driveway.
- Advanced catnaps include outdoor napping techniques that require the art of hiding in plain sight. NOTE: For Adventure Cats Only! The body is half hidden in natural grass, leaves, pine needles or as demonstrated by Domino, on sun-warmed and dry weeds. There is a bonus of aromatherapy with freshly sprouted botanicals. The position changes to align with the sun.
- Regardless of the location or method, there are several time-honored steps cats do post-nap as demonstrated by Odin.
- Is there a champion napper in your house? Please share any special feats.
22 Comments
Charlenevans
Ohh.. I just remembered my mom’s cat. She really looks like the one in the last photo. We took some pictures of her while sleeping. I can’t find it anymore (It was 5 years ago).
Bad thing, she was hit by a car. Missed her.
Heidi19
Love cats and i love this post too! i think cat nap because it’s their way to refresh their self.
Born25
I am so amused by the way cats take their nap.. How’d they are being comfortable of their style of sleeping. So cute and funny!
Maryden25
Cuddles. Cats are real cute, though they’re not man’s bestfriend. They are to me. My two cats used to cat nap. They’re actaully lazy cats. Big, fluffy, lazy, pretty cats.
Karyn18
Cute little cat. My mom got a dozen of cat or more. Every time I visit her, her cats wow me a lot. I’ve seen her cats do those cat nap. Now i know what it is. I’d love to share this post to her.
Angie Bailey, Catladyland
Great pics! I am especially fond of Domino’s face. It looks like one of his eyes is just the slightest bit open. Cats always sleep with one eye open, don’t they? Cats teach us so much about getting enough sleep, that’s for sure!
libramoon
They are shameless in their own comfort. It’s one of the things I love about living with them.
Oui Oui
Our human is jealous of the way we nap. We think you either have it or you don’t!
Abby
Ahhh yes the art of the nap.
purrs
>^,,^<
♥Abby♥Boo♥Ping♥Jinx♥Grace♥
CATachresis
It is an artform and I have a champion napper wedged on my lap as I type 🙂
Kathy Thompson
Napping is truly an art that felines mastered eons ago. If us humans could only learn proper technique! There is also nothing else like sleeping with a cat. I think it is so relaxing! Purrs and sleepy eyes to all! Skeeter and Izzy >^–^<
Caren Gittleman
cody was napping until I started reading this. Think he wanted to read it too!
Loved your graphic!
Marilia
So cute analysis!
Cheysuli
I’d talk about my napping feats, but it makes me tired. I need a nap…
Katnip Lounge
Our Rupert always has a post-napping “prrrrrup” to say when he wakes up!
Tamago
Oh what a fun, I love this post!! Advanced outdoor napping must be very hard to master as you have to keep one eye open!
My boys are very good nappers, too. When they are sleepy, they even make me sleepy 🙂
Brian
That was cool, but napping makes me sleepy!
Katie Isabella
You boys make mommy want to do the same..but she could never master even the lesser points well. Now me, I will follow insructions and email you if I find another position. xoxoxox
Fuzzy Tales
Excellent demonstration indeed! We love to nap half-hidden in our garden greenery, when it’s full and lush. And definitely love to hide away under the giant hostas.
Alas, it’s a sure bet we’ll never know what napping on cashmere or silk is like, though.
Ingrid King
Most of the napping at our house takes place in the sunny spots, which are followed throughout the day. On cloudy days, there is much complaining about the lack of Mom’s compliance with Allegra and Ruby’s request to “turn the sun on!”
Kathryn
This is a FANTASTIC analysis and demo of a cat nap! We ALWAYS wanted to be a cat, didn’t we? …
Pam Kimmell
Your boys demonstrate the fine art of napping beautifully! Sam’s a grand master himself….follows Odin’s technique to a “T” !
Pam (and Sam)