How much sleep is 'normal'?

**slick** · 03-11-2009, 07:32 PM

What's normal to one cat isn't normal to another.
I have a 16 year old Flame Point Persian and he must sleep 18-20 hrs a day now. Even when he was younger I noticed that he slept alot - not as much as now - but he certainly slept more than my RB tabby Speckles. I would say as long as his input and output are good then there is not too much cause for concern. If he starts to hide or becomes lethargic, that's the time for a white coat visit.

Would love to see some pictures.

**kb2yjx** · 03-12-2009, 07:35 AM

ditto to the above post. But just for the heck of it, it would not hurt to get your Senior Boy into the vet for a check up and some blood work....if it has not been done in awhile....

**Medusa** · 03-12-2009, 08:07 AM

Originally Posted by kb2yjx

ditto to the above post. But just for the heck of it, it would not hurt to get your Senior Boy into the vet for a check up and some blood work....if it has not been done in awhile....

Yes, I second this. A yearly exam w/blood work is always a good idea, especially w/senior cats. I do hope that all is well.