Do cats have bad dreams? Kitty has been unusually "needy" this morning.

@TheHorse (205765)
Walnut Creek, California
June 25, 2021 11:22am CST
Kitty woke me up this morning by jumping on my bed and pawing my face. She doesn't usually do that. We had a major purr fest, and then she lay down next to me. But she was still restless and demanded I pet her to sleep. When I got out of bed, she followed me around the house. I fed her and gave her a couple more purr fests, but she continued to follow me around, giving me deep looks that I'm not sure how to interpret. Now she's asleep at my feet. Do cats have bad dreams? They look so satisfied when they're asleep. Could she have dreamed that the Big Blue Monster gobbled me up?
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (111180)
• El Paso, Texas
25 Jun 21
Something must have happened that scared her and she chose you for comfort, it's actually a kitty compliment.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205765)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Jun 21
I wonder what scared her.
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Carolyn
@CCarolyn (59)
• United States
25 Jun 21
Interesting, I often wondered myself. I looked it up and yes cats do dream, usually about their favorite things including you. Also they do have nightmares occasionally. It makes sense, cats spend a great amount of time sleeping.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205765)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Jun 21
Kitty spends most of her free time sleeping.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
26 Jun 21
It seems that animals dream and they can have nightmares too.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
30 Jun 21
@TheHorse I have read articles from vets specialized in animals psychology. Some abused animals move their legs and are agitated during their sleep because they dream to escape from the abusers. Poor things!
The Horse
@TheHorse (205765)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Jun 21
Maybe she was worried that the Big Blue Monster (it still scares her) would get me.
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MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
25 Jun 21
I think kitty might have had a bad dream and wanted some reassurance that all is well with the world.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205765)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Jun 21
We've had some good snuggle time recently. And I've given her wet food every day in the afternoons. I hope she knows I'm not going to abandon her.
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No One
@Chellezhere (5363)
• United States
26 Jun 21
I believe that they do have bad dreams and other things that stress them out. Henry comes to me for hugs at least once or twice a day upon waking up from a nap.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205765)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Jun 21
Kitty comes by my desk and arches her back when I haven't paid her enough attention.
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No One
@Chellezhere (5363)
• United States
29 Jun 21
@TheHorse Henry awakened me this morning by touching my face with his paw and chewing on my hair.
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Z
@nzlz123 (6473)
• Indonesia
25 Jun 21
Hmm maybe i think so haha because there was the time my cat woke up in the middle of the night and keep on meowing
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205765)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Jun 21
Kitty meows to let me know she wants something. But I can't always tell what she wants.
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BarBaraPrz
@BarBaraPrz (45487)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
25 Jun 21
Most likely.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205765)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Jun 21
I just put some extra dry food in her inside bowl to reassure her that "everything is OK." She is asleep in a shady spot in front of my door right now.
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Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (57674)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 Jun 21
Cats do have fears and possibly bad dreams. I know that Chilly is extra lovable and clingy after a thunderstorm, especially if that storm sends him under the bed for a time.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205765)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Jun 21
We had a "normal" night here. No thunder storms or earthquakes. She was one "needy" cat all day today.
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Greg
@xander6464 (40882)
• Wapello, Iowa
25 Jun 21
I think they do have nightmares.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205765)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Jun 21
I think so do. If people do, why shouldn't other animals.
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Greg
@xander6464 (40882)
• Wapello, Iowa
29 Jun 21
@TheHorse We are more like them than most people realize.
Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (95190)
• Marion, Ohio
26 Jun 21
I believe they do.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205765)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Jun 21
She seems more "chill" this afternoon. Still checking in a lot, though.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (156157)
• United States
26 Jun 21
I'm sure they have all kinds of dreams. She just loves you!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205765)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Jun 21
Do cats love? I'm more used to dogs and horses. They show their appreciation in more obvious ways.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (156157)
• United States
30 Jun 21
@TheHorse Dogs are my favorite. They show love and smile and are always happy to see you. The perfect pet.
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@ADIYOGI (141)
• Kayamkulam, India
26 Jun 21
In my opinion they just do like that sometimes. Cats are very sensitive and they could easily shift our moods.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205765)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Jun 21
Maybe it's just because I've been working a lot away from the house recently. She grew used to me being around here during Covid.
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