Daily care
Rest and sleep
In short
Cats and dogs need a good place to rest. RSPCA (UK) advice for each is quoted below. It does not give a number of hours.
Key points
- Every statement on this page is a quotation from RSPCA (UK), with the species its page is about.
Dogs
RSPCA (UK) recommends, for dogs:
Somewhere to rest – give your dog a comfortable, dry, draught-free, clean and quiet place to rest undisturbed.Creating a Good Home For Your Dog
Cats
RSPCA (UK) recommends, for cats:
Bed: provide a comfortable, dry, draught-free, clean and quiet place for your feline friend to rest.Creating a Good Home for Cats
RSPCA (UK) says, about cats,
cats sleep for many hours of the day, but when they're awake they need opportunities to exercise.Understanding Your Cat's Behaviour
These are general statements from the organisations named above, not advice for your pet. For anything about your own cat or dog, consult your vet.
Sources
- Understanding Your Cat's Behaviour RSPCA (UK). Saved copy fetched 2026-10-14T09:03:14+08:00.
- Creating a Good Home for Cats RSPCA (UK). Saved copy fetched 2026-10-14T09:03:21+08:00.
- Creating a Good Home For Your Dog RSPCA (UK). Saved copy fetched 2026-10-14T09:03:16+08:00.