Why does a dog twitch a lot in its sleep: experts identify 6 reasons
02.01.2024 15:41
Most likely, your pet is simply having good or interesting dreams – remember that people also twitch in their sleep.
But if we take this issue seriously, twitching can indeed be associated with various factors.
And some of these factors are really unpleasant.
We suggest looking into this issue in a little more detail.
Why a dog may twitch in his sleep
Here are some explanations.
- Development associated with growth. Most likely, your pet is growing and needs more activity.
- Anxiety disorder. If a dog is scared, it may have a bad dream about being chased.
- External irritants. Loud music, fireworks, thunderstorms or strangers in the apartment.
- Health problems: Twitching can be caused by epilepsy or diabetes, as well as arthritis.
- Muscle stiffness. Maybe she hasn't been outside in a while or isn't physically active during the day.
Previously, we wrote about which indoor plants are dangerous for dogs.
