Is it normal for my cat to sleep on my chest in the morning?

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I read your article about why cats sleep on heads, but Uli doesn't. Towards morning she walks on my chest (painful), turns around a lot, and finally settles down for a snooze on my chest. It can't be my smell, since sometimes she's on top of the blanket. Is this also common behavior? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 1 year and 3 months old | 5.5 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Yes, this is also common behavior. One of my cats sleeps nestled in the crook of my neck at night, another likes sleeping on my hip or chest at night. Cats like it warm, so sleeping on your body is like a heating blanket for them, and at the same time they feel secure.

Is it normal for my cat to sleep on my chest in the morning?

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