Kittens Sleeping a lot

pawpurrints

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And I mean...a lot.  They're eating normal, and have had a few bursts of energy (like in the morning when I'm trying to sleep  LOL  they were bouncing off the walls!).  Then the past 2 days, all 3 of them (they are 3 months old) have been in deep sleep a lot.  Could it be growth spurts?    They are on raw (mix of all parts of the chicken, including gizzards and liver, and some crushed eggshells for calcium).
 

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I am not sure but have read that cats sleep 18 hours a day. That might be part of it.... I would hate to give the wrong anwear here.
I also can't recall how long mine slept for or if my move to a new house had anything to do with it. But I would like to say it is normal check with a vet though.
My litter of 3 dose still run around the house with one added kitten at night at 6 months old. born march 5th. Big kittens too. Biggest one is 8 pounds at 6 months and has been growing 1 1/2 pounds per month if that helps any.
 

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 If everything else seems fine  and during the time they're awake their activity level is normal for them ( bouncing off walls!),   then they are probably fine.   Yeah,  the fluctuation in sleeping amount might be related to a growth spurt .     

  It also can happen that they sleep extra after traveling or something like spending a day at an adoption event or cat show.   

Now, if they were not only spending more time sleeping,  but even when awake they seemed subdued and lethargic,  then I would be concerned.   Fortunately it doesn't sound like that is the case here. 
 
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Yeah, as we speak, they are being little maniacs LOL  Then after breakfast, they will probably plop down for most of the afternoon in deep sleep, if this weekend's behavior is any indication.
 
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