Fun fact: My cat does this too and I was curious as to why so I asked the vet. Apparently your cat is hearing the stutter in your heart beat caused by the sneeze and is making sure you’re okay.
Bc we have the audacity to wake them up but not actually die
MY CAT DOES THIS TOO AND HE LEGIT DOESNT STOP UNTIL I TELL HIM IM OKAY ITS SO CUTE
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