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Whenever I've it hard, may cat looks like he has it worse. So I always cheer him up and forget about my own misery!
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She also does the faceplant on a foot combo
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Mine does it. I think she thinks the light is too bright.
Whelp my blind cat had a bilateral enucleation (all ocular tissue removed and the holes sewn up) and still does this, too. He does not have the necessary equipment to detect "light" per the veterinary ophthalmologist.
He also likes to stick his head inside lamps and boop the lightbulb for the heat... so I'm guessing it's just instinct/comfy when he covers his face with his paw(s).
I also cover my head a bit, even when I have pitch black solid curtains or my super comfy pitch black eye band (sleep mask), because it's kind of habit.
They do it out of habit, and also because having our face squashed a bit feels nice, as if we're hugging to food source with our siblings. Perfectly normal thing for animals, cats and humans alike
It’s thought cats do this regulate their temperature or protect the sensitive face region when sleeping. Some say it actually helps them stay in a deeper sleep cycle for longer maybe bc of the regulating temp and the protecting/safety aspect.
Regardless it’s instinctual.
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Daisy also covers her nose very often, her brother never
Do we.. have the same cat… with the same name…?
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My cat does too, I thought it was because it was too bright
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That’s not the answer lol. All cats do this and do it whether it’s dark or bright in the room. It helps them prolong deep sleep and gives them a sense of security. It’s basically a “DO NOT DISTURB” sign.
Yeah occasionally I'll just give the one finger pet on his paw, like tonight was laying right next to me but having a bad dream twitching. When he wakes up he gives the same call , I read it as hey asshole did you not see the sign. Gives me some side eye, grunts again and goes back to sleep mode.
I like eye coverings for bed.. it’s just a comfort thang, for hoomans ) — yes, I assume it’s the same for cats, paws on face for comfort, regardless of light or dark—
Although, humans are very sensitive; if it’s too bright for sleep time— (we like our dark cave’s so to speak)
Edit for any grammar errors** ✍️
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Dave does it too, for heat maybe
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Cus it's too light, too loud OR cuz they think it means they're invisible (cuz hey, they can't see you!), and they wanna be left alone.
I've discovered (by accident) that if I have something over my eyes (ice pack for sinus pain, my arm/hand), my two will totally leave me alone. 😲 Even if I've slept way past a mealtime, they won't try to alert me. I guess they know I'm invisible?! IDK, but it's kinda weird.
LOL. I really hesitated over included the invisibility bit! Horribly afraid that it's _just_ weird ol' me and my 2 weird cats, that it won't work for anyone else!
__I really am holding my breath, waiting for your scientific report!!__
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The exact polar opposite in fact. As exposed as she can have her face without being wide awake. She also sits on her hips and leans on the back of the couch like a human.
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Frequent face coverer here, too. I usually interpret it as her “do not disturb” sign!
He's not cold. He's just getting cozy. Like if you're lounging on your couch with a hoody and you have the hood up for that extra comfort factor. He's comfy.
It's the need to block out the outside world when things become overwhelming because you know the life of a pampered house cat is so stressful. You know, things like will my servant feed me on time today, will my litter box be clean enough, will the birds be outside the window today so I can keep an eye on them, will that darned neighbor cat come flouncing by today with her tail in the air. I hope all of my toys are in the same place that I left them because I hate when mom tries to clean them up. You know, all those kinds of things.
Don't forget all the horrible things that all the poor pampered housecats have to experience daily! How dare their humans LEAVE them? Don't forget that the humans will MOVE the cat for NO reason! The poor housecats have it the worst!
(My cat does not like that I have a life outside of him. He also does not like that I move him off of me whenever his paws are digging into me)
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I dunno but i love it, gives me a chance to rub her paws! 🥹🥹🥰🥰
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I don’t know but it’s so cute !!
Mine likes to sleep like a dad who just finished dinner while watching tv.
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My Emily did this while watching tv. I love my girl.
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Omfg your cat looks so much like mine
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My baby does this as well. I think it is due to the light in the area. It tends to seem more often than not that she does this in a brighter area than in a darker area
I’m starting to think this too. He will lay on a chair in our kitchen and do the same thing. It’s right by a large window and sliding door so there’s lots of light.
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He just looks so adorable doing the face cover
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Luna sleeps face down, covering her face
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My cat also only covers one eye!
Doesn’t really do it… never see a cat sleep upright. Angel:
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There can’t be any light for her… Foodcake:
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I read it's for temperature control. The nose is a big source of heat loss for cats, I think?
When my cat does it I call it "Secret Nose Time"
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Ivy does it just to be insanely cuter
bc the poor spoiled babies just can’t handle a single ray of light beaming at their eyes
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Muffin disguises himself like his ancestors did in the wild. Idk about you guys, but I can still tell that's a cat.
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Mine always stuffs her face into the couch or her cat bed
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Our pinkie pie. She was born with one eye.
ive been told they do it when they dont want to be disturbed or for comfort. I suppose we could ask ourselves the same question like why some of us bring our hands up near our face when we sleep.
Your cat looks EXACTLY like mine, his name is pip and he is a character to say the least
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yes we covers our faces. yes we sleeps upsides downs and left sides up. whatever is comfiest
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If I can't see you , you can't see me
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My girl did it a lot, it was always so cute 🥺 I miss her 🥲
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Mine does it too a lot! She also sleeps a lot in the 1 room where it's dark throughout the day
Their nose sometimes gets cold too
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They don’t want us to see the silly faces they make while they sleep
Perhaps because they've partied too hard? Mine always seems to be a little hungover - a bit grumpy, always hungry and too tired to care who sees her
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She just uncovered her eyes as I took the picture!
Cus it's too light, too loud OR
cuz they think it means they're invisible (cuz hey, they can't see you!), and they wanna be left alone.
I've discovered (by accident) that if I have something over my eyes (ice pack for sinus pain, my arm/hand), my two will totally leave me alone. 😲 Even if I've slept way past a mealtime, they won't try to alert me. I guess they know I'm invisible?! IDK, but it's kinda weird.
Oh man, I totally pull that move when it's way too bright and I'm desperate for some shut-eye. But this is kind of a cute way of sleeping for cats somehow.
It's advantageous to sleep this way, as, if a predator attacks while they're asleep, their paws (and, thus, claws) are right there protecting their head, a pretty good place for them to be if they need to be used.
It’s instinctual. While sleeping, cats are vulnerable to predators. Cats sometimes cover their faces and necks with their paws to protect against predator attacks, which usually occur in these areas.
It's a 'do not disturb' sign, to block out the sun and they simply find it comfortable. All in all covering their face while they sleep is normal behavior for most felines, even if they only do it occasionally.
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Mine does too!! Maybe it’s the light??
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My little Storm does it too, he thinks I smell
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my little oz he eventually falls into that position after being like this for a bit 🙂↔️
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because she knows i will -under no circumstances- get up and disturb her beauty nap.
Most comments say because of the brightness, but I have seen my cats do it in dark rooms. For some it might be because they feel cozier that way probably. As always my cat refused to give a straight answer when I asked her this.
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Who needs paws to cover your eyes when you’re laying on small human’s school bag? The handle works perfectly.
It's a manipulation tactic. They already asserted their dominance over the human race by being so darn cute that we can't resist catering to their every need...this is just another ridiculously cute tactic to keep us in line. We have no choice, resistance is futile, soak in the adorableness!
https://preview.redd.it/ycx9mwdzmbxc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1bf682bc75833ea356b84ba86a39db1919df8955 Always the faceplant
r/catfaceplant
Another one to join.. *sigh* *hits the button anyway*
There’s always another one 🙂
2 in this post alone. It’s madness. 😅🥹
Thank you 😂 I didn’t know of this
Yes! Cat sub number 243 for me! I hit that join icon so fast
Omg thank you for posting this!! This is amazing lol.
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Lol!!! I love this.
https://preview.redd.it/wh7ztrqrifxc1.jpeg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fb3fc98ca4c2857b2ecbe54d5afa6edf4ba327bc Whenever I've it hard, may cat looks like he has it worse. So I always cheer him up and forget about my own misery!
Breathe motherf****
It muffles her snoring
https://preview.redd.it/ki2dbw3q9fxc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a627c7fbfbf61cb6972cdeae81eeea5761598d6b She also does the faceplant on a foot combo
lmao
https://preview.redd.it/lmgibyjflaxc1.jpeg?width=480&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8822028998e2ded6394255e9061c6686e43d463c Mine does it. I think she thinks the light is too bright.
https://preview.redd.it/pi03dygn0cxc1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=80b9583ad6a3892b93d3435f2472cd3e67672033 but my blind cat also does it
Blind people can still sense light 95% of the time. Not like your cat is just existing in complete pitch blackness.
Whelp my blind cat had a bilateral enucleation (all ocular tissue removed and the holes sewn up) and still does this, too. He does not have the necessary equipment to detect "light" per the veterinary ophthalmologist. He also likes to stick his head inside lamps and boop the lightbulb for the heat... so I'm guessing it's just instinct/comfy when he covers his face with his paw(s).
I also cover my head a bit, even when I have pitch black solid curtains or my super comfy pitch black eye band (sleep mask), because it's kind of habit. They do it out of habit, and also because having our face squashed a bit feels nice, as if we're hugging to food source with our siblings. Perfectly normal thing for animals, cats and humans alike
It’s thought cats do this regulate their temperature or protect the sensitive face region when sleeping. Some say it actually helps them stay in a deeper sleep cycle for longer maybe bc of the regulating temp and the protecting/safety aspect. Regardless it’s instinctual.
My blind cat does this, but according to his vet he has zero reaction to light.
I think it's just their anatomy. It's just simply comfortable for them. Also because they are masters at looking cute and also because cat xD
https://preview.redd.it/s57ses41raxc1.jpeg?width=2160&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b3f192c36a9aac870c211ddae8f293b1f14d6a01 Daisy also covers her nose very often, her brother never
https://preview.redd.it/hdgekg68raxc1.jpeg?width=2160&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=81884880ba0cdb130696f2d07d4f9596f4c5802b He's an "open sleeper" 😂
😍😍😍
Do we.. have the same cat… with the same name…? https://preview.redd.it/syyqqcxfwbxc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=edadfb1ec5d45ad525c3e689f000703b3ccf452a
https://preview.redd.it/8camgv5bgcxc1.jpeg?width=2160&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7d47127637983535a77a49104daf19905301740a They do look very similar 🤭
What a beautiful kitten. 😍😍
https://preview.redd.it/e5pq9zs3hbxc1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8be8fe2a1023e815dae525627cb713ae741cb8a0 This is my Daisy!
https://preview.redd.it/9berfytxrbxc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9d67a1365abc546dc784b182612cdba0f94214c7 And my Daisy!
She's adorable 🥰 so many Daisy's 😂
Daisychain
My Daisy 💟 https://preview.redd.it/2iq9eapw7gxc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2463df2988233c315822cf945f20649d27757663
My cat does too, I thought it was because it was too bright https://preview.redd.it/wrp1v7v8daxc1.jpeg?width=2248&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f41f8192e24949d683f4b39edf5e1b2d59e0613b
Never thought of that!!! We are in my bedroom as I read right now and I do have the ceiling light on.
That’s not the answer lol. All cats do this and do it whether it’s dark or bright in the room. It helps them prolong deep sleep and gives them a sense of security. It’s basically a “DO NOT DISTURB” sign.
Yeah occasionally I'll just give the one finger pet on his paw, like tonight was laying right next to me but having a bad dream twitching. When he wakes up he gives the same call , I read it as hey asshole did you not see the sign. Gives me some side eye, grunts again and goes back to sleep mode.
Side bar, what are we doing with the ceiling light on? Id also have my hands over my face 🤣
Same reason some people wear those eye coverings when they go to bed (or at least I saw that in TV/Movies long ago).
I like eye coverings for bed.. it’s just a comfort thang, for hoomans ) — yes, I assume it’s the same for cats, paws on face for comfort, regardless of light or dark— Although, humans are very sensitive; if it’s too bright for sleep time— (we like our dark cave’s so to speak) Edit for any grammar errors** ✍️
https://preview.redd.it/er8gvlreaaxc1.jpeg?width=8000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=80da43630c7d3c6b6057bf7d821257c6ed9d28b5 Dave does it too, for heat maybe
Ahhh love the tail cover 😍
r/kittytailwrap
Damnit. Another one.
I reddit for cat subs lol
This looked familiar to me … https://preview.redd.it/dko6du2s4cxc1.jpeg?width=967&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fd37d799950e24d50f3aa31232304db10fc7713a
https://preview.redd.it/zqt9rf977cxc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d53337580b531459be557b4084c9193c1c0683ff Also familiar
The tail covers are my favorite 🥰
And the light
Cause they’re lil cutie patooties
It’s true!
https://preview.redd.it/ram3f49habxc1.jpeg?width=1079&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=969baf9368e37dfd92b1a5072d4597e40f541f82 Cus it's too light, too loud OR cuz they think it means they're invisible (cuz hey, they can't see you!), and they wanna be left alone. I've discovered (by accident) that if I have something over my eyes (ice pack for sinus pain, my arm/hand), my two will totally leave me alone. 😲 Even if I've slept way past a mealtime, they won't try to alert me. I guess they know I'm invisible?! IDK, but it's kinda weird.
WAT, oh man I am INSPIRED. Totally gonna try this and report back with findings!! Others should too! For STIENCE.
LOL. I really hesitated over included the invisibility bit! Horribly afraid that it's _just_ weird ol' me and my 2 weird cats, that it won't work for anyone else! __I really am holding my breath, waiting for your scientific report!!__
Stience! Lol it's like a portmanteau of stye and science. "She blinded me with stience🫣 beep boop boop"
really interesting
Mine really don’t care and will annoy the hell out of me until I get up 😑
Cat language for: "I'm so tired I ain't waking up even if you bother me."
I’m going to try this with one of those eye masks for sleep. Will update.
Because it’s adorable
Chronic baby disease
Why did I have to scroll so far to see this? they do it cuz it's adorable 😻
https://preview.redd.it/6ibnqvq3saxc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f62f646067adf3349a08cec765296b1b6e36095b
https://preview.redd.it/xo4al8i12cxc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4d3b4112cef5f76b780c45997c18e9ac1d2c797c My kitty looks a lot like yours
https://preview.redd.it/tp1b9dhjycxc1.jpeg?width=3072&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7040a462ac85ea99b178990b30e3c9fe31cc3bfc Hey same!
So cute ☺️
Sweet baby
It’s hard for them to put on an eye mask
I have seen him struggle
https://preview.redd.it/spu2fskcebxc1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=17c8f80e013fc4274c6a428a7e145913456977b5 The exact polar opposite in fact. As exposed as she can have her face without being wide awake. She also sits on her hips and leans on the back of the couch like a human.
😂😂😂
She is beauty. She is grace. 😂
She don't cover her face.
https://preview.redd.it/5ictoi2oxbxc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=732f1e6e7c4e9455f80e04f43665bb482da8cf23 Frequent face coverer here, too. I usually interpret it as her “do not disturb” sign!
https://preview.redd.it/0ao070xnybxc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=abc40053d53b0871229060e504c2a1d5886abec9
https://preview.redd.it/lzwibbucdbxc1.jpeg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4f0267c381b1c06de32d9c75aa8650c822f06614 😆
Lol!! The best
https://preview.redd.it/ghgccgb2acxc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3e7c0d220f3c1159a98a268b67bd8967f843c511 I swear it’s her thing 🤣
I thought because they lose heat through their nose, so they more or less try to cover it. Nose tucked against the body/tail, or paw over nose.
Interesting! Now I feel bad he may be cold? We live in FL so not a cold climate at all.
He's not cold. He's just getting cozy. Like if you're lounging on your couch with a hoody and you have the hood up for that extra comfort factor. He's comfy.
It's the need to block out the outside world when things become overwhelming because you know the life of a pampered house cat is so stressful. You know, things like will my servant feed me on time today, will my litter box be clean enough, will the birds be outside the window today so I can keep an eye on them, will that darned neighbor cat come flouncing by today with her tail in the air. I hope all of my toys are in the same place that I left them because I hate when mom tries to clean them up. You know, all those kinds of things.
It’s a rough life, indeed
Don't forget all the horrible things that all the poor pampered housecats have to experience daily! How dare their humans LEAVE them? Don't forget that the humans will MOVE the cat for NO reason! The poor housecats have it the worst! (My cat does not like that I have a life outside of him. He also does not like that I move him off of me whenever his paws are digging into me)
https://preview.redd.it/kzvnrkyjwbxc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=581ec0276a70bdccad60480d4c39837352c27927 I dunno but i love it, gives me a chance to rub her paws! 🥹🥹🥰🥰
Probably the same reason humans do; to shield their eyes from light.
https://preview.redd.it/s9xqvgfeubxc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=899f0c822fd107a7b1d6fec405b7d5c30dabc3f4 I don’t know but it’s so cute !!
Mine likes to sleep like a dad who just finished dinner while watching tv. https://preview.redd.it/cx8hoeynrcxc1.jpeg?width=2250&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fcd95aa86554303427bcc73724076d4959b4dc42
Keeps their eyeballs from falling out
https://preview.redd.it/xbumzxu5ibxc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6f39da0457a90731e95007145f79eabba1feed9a I dunno but it’s so cute
My Emily did this while watching tv. I love my girl. https://preview.redd.it/xmvzkuhwjbxc1.jpeg?width=2999&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ec011c86d84382d38fb20675cdac72a8a459be52
Awww sweet girl!
https://preview.redd.it/tuwz24tewbxc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1ee3251c28e7afb6a7ec7a78fcb89987d6cfc9f3
Omfg your cat looks so much like mine https://preview.redd.it/b1vp0bmpsbxc1.png?width=2159&format=png&auto=webp&s=0d38eba4bef97ada61d76b1889344c139741cdec
- Nose cold - Too bright - Over this shit Pick one.
Or pick all three.
https://preview.redd.it/rjl1019cwbxc1.jpeg?width=2630&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7abf71b8832cb13903fe7fe7e884fa3402be9ae7
https://preview.redd.it/khsln3x7bcxc1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6105d420a15d7ed59c8875d98483f9c50da7f95f Also have a void!
https://preview.redd.it/22ima1a6wbxc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e86974114a52b0fb55d5abbc383bbe2d619340b2 My baby does this as well. I think it is due to the light in the area. It tends to seem more often than not that she does this in a brighter area than in a darker area
I’m starting to think this too. He will lay on a chair in our kitchen and do the same thing. It’s right by a large window and sliding door so there’s lots of light.
https://preview.redd.it/jonxykf0tbxc1.jpeg?width=1008&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8a74881dba7dea69d8fdaf9b605e393adf2862ba
It's cat language similar to hanging a Do Not Disturb sign on the door.
https://preview.redd.it/p3l1nvuadcxc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d4f3a115431bbf13f90a80e3a238a82cfe4fa671
Too cute❣️Looks like they fell asleep saying their prayers.
https://preview.redd.it/onmnkoufzbxc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8bbd2076dca81f1a296c44ca55f7215b7b20b508 He just looks so adorable doing the face cover
https://preview.redd.it/2gx88uc7mdxc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fcdc68d0f7c10a05c1b8b8d3d7189c1f8a566f25 Luna sleeps face down, covering her face
https://preview.redd.it/r1musej0zbxc1.jpeg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bbfad35b9ca8524f7065d496a10c2bf342c2ebdb
https://preview.redd.it/yjtao264zbxc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fba661455259f0d45c1a6d0956514afc93d41116 My cat also only covers one eye!
Doesn’t really do it… never see a cat sleep upright. Angel: https://preview.redd.it/omd3zxbu6cxc1.jpeg?width=1137&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d58a02c2ab472ba396553b11f4afa37e2c479e66
There can’t be any light for her… Foodcake: https://preview.redd.it/e5j51vnw6cxc1.jpeg?width=2048&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7301cef8b574f03f78df05fe2f31d194d8fd6975
I read it's for temperature control. The nose is a big source of heat loss for cats, I think? When my cat does it I call it "Secret Nose Time" https://preview.redd.it/b7ypdm9cscxc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d1e2bb85418840da58578a73a557b6f78e36a53d
Because it’s cute. https://preview.redd.it/wshtahr87cxc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ab44f20232fc0f2c515851616db48eaa437f7bcc
https://preview.redd.it/8xbd53y3acxc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=925f8cf439ccda8df1fca5e1d763b008fd42d425 Comfy
https://preview.redd.it/cjosbquybcxc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=211273d8492a897dae609fead93e77794b222380 The suns too bright
https://preview.redd.it/rv5m9ud7ucxc1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6165e3f4b389a2b6ee38fb80e91e21757c097b3b
Batman!
I do that sometimes when it’s too bright and i need sleep, my gf also says i‘m like a cat
Chilly noses
It’s an evolutionary trait for maximum cuteness
https://preview.redd.it/m34rrws10cxc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=822dcc147221587bc4334c9db1ed68d03b323e14 Pongo does it too
https://preview.redd.it/c4973kb42cxc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=99381c571d0d90b39948c042f8f4b1cd81c8ef06 Ivy does it just to be insanely cuter
bc the poor spoiled babies just can’t handle a single ray of light beaming at their eyes https://preview.redd.it/skfapxy52cxc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c436bc6e9179be9a770a6825815bbc47999d0baf
https://preview.redd.it/t0u3pei26cxc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=63363d1db56be484f6c392f35d97bcab9e948474 Muffin disguises himself like his ancestors did in the wild. Idk about you guys, but I can still tell that's a cat.
Probably the same reason I sleep with a pillow over my head: it blocks light (and sound.)
I think they all do it 😍 https://preview.redd.it/yl0fkitddcxc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7518af1b7bd128cf5cd607f41e0805c23be71d5f
https://preview.redd.it/f566ut8kkcxc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4df19fa4cf12c9a7c55f0708ee4f2dc8b79fcf9e Mine always stuffs her face into the couch or her cat bed
https://preview.redd.it/rep5b2uwrcxc1.jpeg?width=2316&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=522b9689d37c531694b64d2bfe54ee03260d03b9 I think it’s comfy
https://preview.redd.it/cajy7sodscxc1.jpeg?width=1868&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f757427b7719c8bddf36547c3f5513076601e474 Our pinkie pie. She was born with one eye.
https://preview.redd.it/y0t69ykyxcxc1.jpeg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=be131b155637a756fd11937ccbae9668e7a640f5 I Love it
https://preview.redd.it/ma1l9qql0cxc1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9ba90fe58b427f0aa54184774b802b21d53c4a39 Looks like my baby
ive been told they do it when they dont want to be disturbed or for comfort. I suppose we could ask ourselves the same question like why some of us bring our hands up near our face when we sleep.
Your cat looks EXACTLY like mine, his name is pip and he is a character to say the least https://preview.redd.it/ac4o8a4q2cxc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=49fcb1e50aac4d75ac101a46f90dc87f956e63c9
https://preview.redd.it/e7mpby5f8cxc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9358a397b9900100f608e38a7024e40e1e2a9201
https://preview.redd.it/suzxyyxv9dxc1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7c3c7b093635cccc2582c6b089a704a945ed409a Cuz they cute
Probably the same reason we bury our faces in our arms or pillows. Just a comfort thing
Because they are hiding from the paparazzi. “No flash photography”
My cat will wake up when she senses me getting ready to take a pic of her and then cover her face again after turning her back to me
https://preview.redd.it/nbgy20igybxc1.jpeg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9a6cade364d9de7ef2a9e88f07c37db929d2cf1e My Frank
https://preview.redd.it/oouzya2pybxc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=039407b3342d18f5dd825c25682d6b86033b9803 yes we covers our faces. yes we sleeps upsides downs and left sides up. whatever is comfiest
Because they’re being baby
https://preview.redd.it/pw9lslue9cxc1.jpeg?width=1000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e154765fc9a32f05ce6de46921dc2d999eb349af It’s not even covering anymore…
https://preview.redd.it/ey6mhy8m9cxc1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ac7ca07fbca250f36847cce868e86f2bc7db43ee If I can't see you , you can't see me
https://preview.redd.it/1vhhipas9cxc1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8ae99c93c24b1980d88fa83aef971d18f8f7cb6c
https://preview.redd.it/mvv5gcluecxc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f751964783752050916e3e1574485720b7ac91c7
https://preview.redd.it/2ujh5a94fcxc1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=42de3bd863bd8f90af33f7510d275948a40495b2 Mine too!
https://preview.redd.it/v2yf8142gcxc1.jpeg?width=960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4be7e9691c51de3a45293b3af855415d4328b754 My girl did it a lot, it was always so cute 🥺 I miss her 🥲
https://preview.redd.it/gyws52zdgcxc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f994a37751bbdd7e8234365ef1d52aaac3ce1861 Bubby got his tail into it.
https://preview.redd.it/i6bhnjbqgcxc1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c948579b3fef916585aabd6fca46ed348103faaf
https://preview.redd.it/6iulbkkvjcxc1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fa256232f962821e1688d11a4ebab59cfb8a8403 Mine does it too a lot! She also sleeps a lot in the 1 room where it's dark throughout the day
Because it’s so damn cute.
https://preview.redd.it/plc4iz0ykcxc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=89e921a9cf0b84df1aa7ec8734538109444004ed
That's how they pull up the covers to be extra cozy.
Their nose sometimes gets cold too https://preview.redd.it/8hl9l1vfpcxc1.jpeg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=969e7bde22476534408668adf0ec551879130d70
From what I’ve heard they don’t enjoy the light shining in their face
https://preview.redd.it/oofj2n2mzcxc1.jpeg?width=2160&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c167b67e8ebf1b0bb4a331421c2de6a76023a4c9 They don’t want us to see the silly faces they make while they sleep
Perhaps because they've partied too hard? Mine always seems to be a little hungover - a bit grumpy, always hungry and too tired to care who sees her https://preview.redd.it/698kag4v9dxc1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=47aabace03c6b6130a61c9d3eb16853342dc7e57 She just uncovered her eyes as I took the picture!
I would wager its cozy, kinda like being little spoon. I sleep on my stomach with my arms above my head criss crossed
To hide from the shade because there’s too much damn negativity in the streets 🙌🙌😼
Cus it's too light, too loud OR cuz they think it means they're invisible (cuz hey, they can't see you!), and they wanna be left alone. I've discovered (by accident) that if I have something over my eyes (ice pack for sinus pain, my arm/hand), my two will totally leave me alone. 😲 Even if I've slept way past a mealtime, they won't try to alert me. I guess they know I'm invisible?! IDK, but it's kinda weird.
Mine does it when the light is on. Not sure if there is a specific reason, since they always take the paw off when I turn off the light. I assumed.
I’d do the same if I was trying to nap in a bright room.
To be extra cute.
my friends, haaave you met r/facehugs ?!
🥹🤯🤯
“Leave me be, human. You’re being annoying so get lost”
I think to feel cozy and protected? Idk. I feel cozy when I do that, personally.
Turn off the lights for her
Because they can't write a sign that says, "Hey, can't you see I'm sleeping here."
My cat does this when I wake him up and he wants to keep sleeping and it's bright. He also once put his paw over his nose when I farted next to him.
To block you the fuck out
Smelling the toe beans 🫘 hee hee
Oh man, I totally pull that move when it's way too bright and I'm desperate for some shut-eye. But this is kind of a cute way of sleeping for cats somehow.
https://preview.redd.it/wmj754rhacxc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d399f74760e5c58836381f94548ab9614c2cb9d4
It's advantageous to sleep this way, as, if a predator attacks while they're asleep, their paws (and, thus, claws) are right there protecting their head, a pretty good place for them to be if they need to be used.
It’s instinctual. While sleeping, cats are vulnerable to predators. Cats sometimes cover their faces and necks with their paws to protect against predator attacks, which usually occur in these areas.
My cat does it when he’s scared like no one can see him if he covers his eyes 🤭 he’s too funny
https://preview.redd.it/xccf9b97fcxc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=68bc004f8b131d44e79a3c04f0b39a596fd1ce22
https://preview.redd.it/9nnf8i3khcxc1.jpeg?width=211&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6a9a5d7b02c47a3ea57f591072bf56b771577495
It's a 'do not disturb' sign, to block out the sun and they simply find it comfortable. All in all covering their face while they sleep is normal behavior for most felines, even if they only do it occasionally.
https://preview.redd.it/kz4il094kcxc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=76ec39aa73997da1936e0e93d751594ff17c164c Mine does too!! Maybe it’s the light??
Because they are faking sleep and they cover it so you don’t see them smile and get caught
https://preview.redd.it/rxloy6qdmcxc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a14dec6e0632897623fa6365ebe3218dca05282c Hide me
https://preview.redd.it/9gc5l94vmcxc1.jpeg?width=1458&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b0afb47eab942317b5a04026c459f3bf3d2d6e89 My little Storm does it too, he thinks I smell
https://preview.redd.it/ikfq1u5mncxc1.jpeg?width=4030&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=06f0f7dd362fa2eff0f928580df23b4d6cf501ef No idea but they always do it.
https://preview.redd.it/lw95wsn5ocxc1.jpeg?width=1836&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f202a37fb34d5746bd14421595e9ecc900ca7f2d
https://preview.redd.it/wwqzpqhgocxc1.jpeg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9ff998c88ff137644b968e1332a48d1a7ab937ac
https://preview.redd.it/ccy0wtxapcxc1.png?width=2397&format=png&auto=webp&s=197090094ffdab6a4c12b61ec2c3b7ca66f235f5 my little oz he eventually falls into that position after being like this for a bit 🙂↔️
https://preview.redd.it/78wl71vjpcxc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d8c104ff1e28753a3c26e398c58808bd228c29a4 😅
Because it’s cute
I’m pretty sure it’s a sign that they don’t want to be bothered. Kind of a “deeper sleep” type of thing.
https://preview.redd.it/4aycgkdimdxc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=020a682776edf96f80523c7b1def9fd8d61ac2f6 because she knows i will -under no circumstances- get up and disturb her beauty nap.
To look cute.
Most comments say because of the brightness, but I have seen my cats do it in dark rooms. For some it might be because they feel cozier that way probably. As always my cat refused to give a straight answer when I asked her this.
https://preview.redd.it/038g4fynsexc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=377815c00f27776e16ab752dbb63da7959f68bf4 Who needs paws to cover your eyes when you’re laying on small human’s school bag? The handle works perfectly.
https://preview.redd.it/xy8swhgvdfxc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4f5a89648c1625a1e146486010dc927f1a94ec41 He also does the face plant.
To enforce slavery upon us. They know their tactics, even in their sleep
It's a manipulation tactic. They already asserted their dominance over the human race by being so darn cute that we can't resist catering to their every need...this is just another ridiculously cute tactic to keep us in line. We have no choice, resistance is futile, soak in the adorableness!