Milo is an adorable, but very demanding, cat who follows a very strict routine. He never misses his 11 PM bedtime (and let’s everybody know when it’s time) and also doesn’t like missing his afternoon nap with his mom.
Milo’s mom shared a video of what happens when it’s time for their daily 3 PM nap, and it’s cracking everybody up. Watch on to see how Milo lets his mom know that it’s time. Who could say no to this cute feline?!
@mrmilothechonk Never thought I would have a cat that would make me take naps 😂 #foryou #foryoupage #lol #comedy #viral #cats #catsoftiktok
We’re jealous that Mom has time in her day to lie down with him for a nap; we wouldn’t be able to turn down Milo’s request for a nap even when we didn’t have time! As commenter @Jana Cutler said, “It’s nice that he wants you to get your rest,” and @Kendralyris added, “Milo practices strict self-care.”
We laughed when @JoshCB joked, “Sorry boss, I need to adjust my schedule so I can clock out at 3, my cat has decreed it nap time.” @Rice Krispies Treats had us all raising our hands when they said, “All in favor of mandatory Milo naps raise your hand!”
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Why Do Cats Nap So Much?
We’ve all had our share of ‘cat naps’, but many wonder why cats sleep so much. Veterinarian Marty Becker, DVM, an adjunct professor at Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine, explained the biggest reason to Reader’s Digest, “Cats sleep a lot, and that is in part because they’re wired as stalk-and-rush hunters. They are used to being active in short bursts to find and kill prey, with a meal and a nap afterward. Multiply that by catching eight to ten mice a day.”
There’s another reason too: they don’t ‘sleep’ but rather doze in and out of sleep. Jodi Ziskin, a healthy pet coach and the director of communications for Treatibles, shared, “Even though it may appear that cats are in a deep sleep, they are still very alert to their surroundings. They can spring into action if they hear or smell something of interest.”
This is an instinct for cats, and it helps them avoid nighttime predators. The article goes on to say, “They do sleep deeply at times, but it’s typically in five- to 15-minute periods before they resume their ‘dozing’ status. This back-and-forth sleep pattern may also help explain why cats need to sleep for so many hours.”
We probably can all agree that if there were enough time in the day, we’d be up (or down!) for a 3 PM cat nap. Milo’s on to something by making his mom take one with him, he’s the bestest fur baby ever!