People are just surprised by how much their pets sleep. In such cases, you should not forget that animals have their own life cycle and rest is as important for them as for people.
Experts have even developed recommendations for pet owners.
How much time domestic cats and dogs should spend sleeping is reported by the Telegram channel of veterinary clinics of the State Budgetary Institution "Mosvetoedinenie" with reference to an expert.
Experts draw the attention of owners to the fact that the determining factor in the duration of a pet's daytime sleep is age, and then the characteristics of the breed.
For example, puppies and kittens should sleep 18-20 hours a day.
Older animals spend the same amount of time sleeping.
When it comes to adults, the duration of sleep may depend on the breed.
On average, it is considered normal for adults and healthy pets to sleep 14-18 hours.
If a cat or dog is awake longer than the specified norm, then this is a sign of possible overload of the pet's nervous system.
In such situations, it is usually recommended to seek help from a veterinarian.
First of all, it is necessary to establish the cause of the disorder, and then talk about treatment.
