How much sleep do cats need?

Question
My cat gets up in the morning with my husband around 6am, is pretty much up all day with me as I work at home. I stay up until usually after midnight or 1am in the morning and he's there with me the whole time.
I worry that he's not getting enough sleep! He's about 1 1/2 years old, neutered and seems overall to be in great health. How much sleep do cats need?

Answer
Jeane,

Supposedly an average cat sleeps approximately 16 hours a day. But if your cat is happy and healthy then I wouldn't worry. If he is tired he will sleep. They also take 'cat naps' that you may not notice.

Maybe you should get him a kitty friend to play with to help wear him out. A pet laser light (from PetSmart, Petco, etc.) also is a good toy for making him tired. Play with him late then give him a can of cat food. That usually makes them sleep good because they are tired and have a full tummy.

Here is an article on cat's sleep habits: (copy and paste, or type the link into your address bar)

http://www.pets.ca/pettips/tips-49.htm

I hope this helped.
Tabbi