Thread: Why is my baby trembling/twitching when resting or falling asleep?

not sure if this is the same but my red boy trembles when he is sleeping ...not so much now he is older but it concerned me a lot too - he has always done this and i still have no idea why but he is hale and hearty so i have come to the conclucion that it is just something that he does as he goes to sleep - dont think that probably helps you but if vets have found nothing wrong it amy just be the way his muscles start to relax .....

Lots of cats especially babes quiver / tremble while they are asleep,seems to be a natural body reaction to all that fun they have just had,if babe is well & eating I wouldn't worry just enjoy,also at a young age if you get in close they are actually silent purring....xxx

A normal reaction that disappeared when he got older

Yep it happens a lot, in fact we say they are "chasing flies" when they do it. It's usually accompanied by their little legs twitching like they are chasing something.

Yes we noticed it everytime Bailey went to sleep. Now he is older we sometimes notice him doing it but know where as much.
We think its his dreams.

It was about a year ago that I posted a similar question. We got Whiskey when he was 14 weeks old. Whiskey would tremble as though he was freezing cold or scared to death. We too had him checked out by the vet. Nothing was wrong with his health. Whiskey trembled for months while falling asleep & while sleeping. From this site, I found out that apparently it is normal for some to shiver & shake as they drift off to sleep & while they sleep. I figure it must be their little muscles contracting from all that kitty playing. Whiskey is 1.5 yrs old now, and thanks to your email reminding me, just realized he hasn't trembled in months. So I guess they do grow out of it. Best wishes to many furry & healthy years with your Peshaki.

That is such a relief to hear!! I'm soo happy it's just a common kitten reaction, I really had thought the vets must have missed something. Thank you all of you wonderful people for responding.

Went searchin on the internet earlier after seeing basil do this since we got him. Glad to see its just another kitten / mc trait. Vets counldt find anything either.

It also happens in humans and called benign nocturnal myoclonus. Does not require any treatment or investigation as long as it occurs during sleep, and not in awakened state. Some babies have it and grow out of it by age 3, others continue having it through adulthood.
Happy and sweet dreams to your Peshaki.