If you’ve ever watched your cat twitching in her sleep, you might wonder if it’s something to worry about. The question " why does my cat twitch in her sleep " is common among cat parents, and the good news is that in most cases, it’s totally normal.

Twitching, muscle spasms, and even mild vocalizations can occur during certain stages of your cat’s sleep cycle, especially during REM sleep.

REM Sleep and Dreaming

Just like humans, cats cycle through different sleep stages, including REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. This stage is also called paradoxical sleep, and it’s when most dreaming occurs.

During REM sleep, a cat’s body might twitch, paws may move, whiskers can flick, and the eyes often shift rapidly beneath closed lids.

These involuntary muscle movements are a normal part of a h

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