Why does my cat twitch gently when relaxed or sleeping? Is it normal?

I wouldn't worry overly about the twitching when they are asleep as many animals make active movements when dreaming. Your cat is likely simply twitching its skin because it is excited. As long as it is healthy and not showing discomfort when toileting I wouldn't worry about it. If it is really concerning you I would go to the vet for peace of mind.

If Willow twitches only when she sleeps, she is having a lot of wild dreams. Thiis is nothing to worry about. It is also a sign that she is feeling very safe, so she can sleep very deep. She is likely having great adventures in her sleep, catching mice and playing. No worries!

Cats do dream, and the rapid breathing could be in response to a dream Luna was having when you woke her up. The breathing continued after you woke her up because she was still waking up and coming out of the dream. As long as she is fine otherwise, I would not be concerned :-)

IT could be that Honey is having a normal reflex in that eye. Sometimes when people are sitting they can have small muscle twitches too. Also sometimes Honey might be using her whiskers to sense what is going on around her before she falls a sleep. I really would not be concerned about this behavior as long as she is eating and drinking normally. I hope that helps

I wouldn't describe baby kittens as twitching. They may be a little jerky as they are learning to walk or practicing other fine motor skills. Maybe try reposting with what exact behavior you are seeing. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Twitching in his sleep is normal. Kittens dream a lot. The shaking though when he is eating is unusual. It could be an intention tremor. I recommend to record the behavior and then have him examined by the veterinarian. Make sure to show the vet the video of Spirit eating. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. Sometimes during the deep phase of sleep, animals can twitch or have muscle twitching. This is completely normal. I would recommend bringing in a fecal sample in to the veterinarian so that the most appropriate deworming medication can be prescribed. If the leg shaking worsens, I would consult with the veterinarian for more information. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.