How much sleep is to much sleep?

External Since: Jul 01, 2003 Posts: 16

I have nine fur babies. All are healthy and happy. But I have one,
Rusty, who sleeps non-stop. Well, he does spend a a few hours awake, and
seems okay when he is. But he can sleep for eight, ten hours at a time.
Sleeps right through meals. Is this normal for a cat? We took him in as
a stray and I'm not sure of his age, but he might be around five or six.
I want to be sure he's alright. He's my best pal and I don't want
anything happening to him. This sleeping is my only concern about him.
His appetite and everything else is fine. Thanks.

External Since: Jun 27, 2003 Posts: 152

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rfdjr.DeleteThis@aol.com wrote on 7/26/03 4:53 PM:

> I have nine fur babies. All are healthy and happy. But I have one,
> Rusty, who sleeps non-stop. Well, he does spend a a few hours awake, and
> seems okay when he is. But he can sleep for eight, ten hours at a time.
> Sleeps right through meals. Is this normal for a cat? We took him in as
> a stray and I'm not sure of his age, but he might be around five or six.
> I want to be sure he's alright. He's my best pal and I don't want
> anything happening to him. This sleeping is my only concern about him.
> His appetite and everything else is fine. Thanks.
>
My friend has a cat like this. And if you touch her she complains. I call
her the Jewish Princess because she sounds just like Joan Rivers if you
disturb her. I would guess that if he has *always* slept like this, it's
normal for him. If you are really concerned or want peace of mind, have a
blood panel done to rule out any conditions.

Karen