Why Does My Cat Sleep on Me? | Google Questions Answered

Does your cat sleep on or with you in bed? Ever wonder why? Well, apparently you do, because Google tells me so! Is it an expression of ownership, dominance, love, or something more? Find out!

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[nathanmarsh]

Cat: " This is my human; there are many like him, but this one is MINE"

[JRCP]

When my father was dying, our cat very quickly learned that he shouldn't try and sit or sleep on Dad. Instead our cat spent hours sitting next to him, with only the top of his head touching Dad's leg. Just, you know, to be there. When I got very ill a couple of years later, the cat quickly switched from being a super demanding "you must carry me around at all times" kitty to quietly being near me, just the top of his head touching. He was a wonderful old man, and I still feel privileged we were able to take him through his last days as lovingly as he took Dad through his.

[valerietomsic]

THERE is NOTHING like a cat walking on your nestling between your shoulder blades while also purring....OMG....BEST VIBE EVER!

[fabricatedego]

My oldest cat Ralphie was abused by his original owners and he was very mean and attacked everyone. When he finally came to live with us it took us about six months and now he is very affectionate and loves to be next to us and lay on us. He did a complete 180. He's about 15 to 16 now and if anyone is wondering it isn't too late for a cat to change and grow as an individual. He's such a good boy. Too bad he was sadly declawed by his original owners front and back.

[cebancristina]

"There is no greater earthly privilege than to have been loved by a cat"...

[HodgyE]

6 years ago I lost my cat of 21 years. It was like loosing one of my kids. I swore I would not get anymore cats from the pain of loosing Ken. I saw one if your videos a while back about cat lose or something close to it and realized Ken would want me to get another cat to share in that cats life. I did and Kai is 4 years old. Thanks for this video, I can tell he loves us. You rock man, thanks.

[xTIYx]

My cat sleeps by my side like a person, with her head on the pillow and the body under the blankets (and a paw on my cheek) ❤️

[yourhighness]

Nothing like a warm, soft, purring kitty blanket. 😂❤

[NoPeriscope]

Jackson, could you do a vid on dealing with the death of our cats? It may not be your wheelhouse, but I'm sure you know an expert or two in the field. I've seen so many people in anguish after the passing of their cat. I think it would help a lot of folks with grieving.

[anewagora]

You can always tell when a person has never lived with or barely experienced cats when they describe cats as cold and hostile. Totally clueless! Every cat I've been around has become a close friend. They are indeed the most loving animals.

[nicolekitter]

Last Halloween I underwent a sleep study. One day I got an email from the nurse telling me I just had to listen to some of the audio they had captured.
Still gives me goosebumps. You can hear me stop breathing and you can hear my cat Damien meow louder and louder while moving around until I reached up and pet him! He's always been my bed buddy. Right there when I lay down and usually there when I wake up. I wonder how many times he's snapped me out of a hypoxic state doing that. Only reason I know about that time is it was pointed out to me.
He was a little unsure about the CPap machine but he got used to it and is now back to being my cuddle buddy. He also gets all the treats he wants and a new toy every week lol

[tinasmith]

my cat stares into my soul! he spoons with me, touches my face with his paw as we snuggle, he loves me, waits at the door until i get home .. doesnt invade my space while im eating, he patiently waits until im done, then he invades, he is such a sweetheart.

[DonnaLangrockglobally]

About 8 years ago when I was couch surfing at a friend's house, her cat Arya decided to sleep on my chest. And she immediately started purring; it was the most relaxing sleep I've ever experienced. For anyone who hasn't had a cat sleep on them, it's one of the most wonderful experiences imaginable.

[robertbeining]

Unfortunately non-cat people have never been gifted and honored by receiving and experiencing the great love our cats offer. My girls Apple Blossom the Tiger Cat and Betty Boop the Tortie are two of the amazing beings I have ever been blessed to know.

[MaximTendu]

From my cat's perspective, it's more like: "why do you sleep under me?"

[abbycooper]

My cat who passed recently was always closer to me than any other family member and would always sleep with me - on my chest, back, stomach, head, or curled between my arm and body every night until she was too old to get onto my bed. She always knew when I needed her to be close to me and watching this video just brings so many good memories of her and just knowing that she loved me that much. I miss her and this comforted me. Thanks for all your videos, Jackson!

[robertoprestigiacomo]

"Cats don't care about humans"

Cats spending their lives guarding your house (if you live in a place where you can leave them out at night) and yourself from other cats, bringing you their preys, hanging out with you, and choosing a single person or a few people in the house to sleep on (showing that they have preferences in who they like).

[kattriella]

I was very sick recently, and both my cats set aside their differences to sleep on either side of me when my fever was at its highest point. These cats cannot STAND each other when they're inside. They only get along outdoors because they have plenty of space to run when the other gets on their nerves. And yet there they both were, pressed up on either side of me, purring so hard the bed was vibrating and gently kneading the blankets.

[moonfire]

My cat is so sensitive, he kneads my back when he knows Im having a bad night or insomnia. Hes my best friend!

[alliplank]

Speaking of being a cat mom surrogate, my cat literally meows in a pattern that sounds like she is saying mama ❤ she does it at night when she's looking for me. Just felt like sharing this loving expression she does that's so special to me.