From the Funny to the Dangerous: What You Need to Know About Cats Twitching Their Whiskers and Paws in Their Sleep
Cats spend up to 12-18 hours sleeping daily.
The sleep of fluffy animals is divided, like that of people, into two phases: superficial and deep.
During the first phase of sleep, there is movement of the eyes under closed eyelids, twitching of whiskers and paws.
According to experts, cats probably dream during this phase.
During this period, the brain is active, but the body is in a state of temporary paralysis. However, sometimes this mechanism fails. This is expressed in minor movements of the paws, whiskers or tail.
Mild twitching during sleep is normal, but it is important to be able to distinguish it from seizures.
Signs of seizures
Normal twitching during sleep differs from seizures in that the cats' general condition remains calm.
Seizures are characterized by more intense movements. They include violent convulsions, twisted limbs, dilated pupils, involuntary urination, and foaming at the mouth.
If your cat has these symptoms, and they are accompanied by other signs, you should immediately consult a doctor.
