Have you ever watched your dog napping \u2014 yet again\u00a0\u2014 and thought, “my dog sleeps all day”? You\u2019re not alone. One (of the many!) awesome things about dogs is that they get to sleep as much as they want. Who can blame them either? We would love\u00a0unlimited opportunities to sleep in!<\/p>\n
Thankfully, your dog isn\u2019t actively trying to make you jealous with his sleep habits. In fact, it\u2019s completely normal for dogs to spend most of the day sleeping away. Here are some things to know when you’re thinking “my dog sleeps all day.”<\/p>\n
Dogs Naturally Sleep More Than We Do<\/h3>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.dogster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/A-bulldog-asleep-with-an-eye-mask-on-and-an-alarm-clock-600x400.jpg\")
<\/p>\nThinking your dog sleeps all day? And is it something to worry about? Photography \u00a9damedeeso | Thinkstock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Think your dog sleeps all day? Well, compared to humans, it’s easy to think that! According to Dr. Evan Antin, a veterinarian at Conejo Valley Veterinary Hospital<\/a> in Thousand Oaks, California, dogs generally sleep about 12 to 14 hours a day. Dr. Antin points out that how much a dog sleeps depends a lot on this age, breed and activity level<\/a>.<\/p>\n\u201cSome breeds tend to be sleepier breeds. Your French<\/a> and English Bulldogs, they like to lounge, sleep and take it easy,\u201d Dr. Antin says. \u201cFor dogs that are more active, such as working dogs, they\u2019ll sleep less since they\u2019re busier.\u201d<\/p>\nAge plays a big part in how much a dog sleeps, too. For example, a puppy tends to sleep up to 16 to 18 hours a day<\/a>, since growing up takes up a lot<\/em> of energy. Older dogs spend almost the same amount of time asleep as puppies, which can be due to a number of factors. Senior dogs are often less active, or it may hurt for them to move due to joint pain or arthritis.<\/p>\nDoes It Seem Like Your Dog Sleeps All Day? The Upside (or Downside) of Dog Domesticity \u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\nAnother reason your dog sleeps all day or at least most of it? The lifestyle we provide dogs doesn\u2019t give them much else to do.<\/p>\n
Let Dr. Antin explain.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur domesticated pet dogs may sleep more than they need to simply because they have less stimulation and less stressors in their environments that would otherwise give them reasons to be active,\u201d he says. \u201cThat is, they don\u2019t need to hunt, find and\/or create dens, escape and hide from predators, find mates, etc.\u201d<\/p>\n
He compared that to our dogs\u2019 wild cousins. \u201cWolves and coyotes, etc., have to hunt, find mates, etc., in the wild in order to survive and pass on their genes. When pets live under the care of humans, all of their needs to \u2018survive\u2019 are handed to them \u2014 that is, food, water and shelter. They’re typically also neutered, so the drive to reproduce is also absent.\u201d<\/p>\n
While it might be nice to have free room and board, it can also lead to dogs sleeping more\u00a0\u2014 just for a lack of something to do. And, let\u2019s be honest, that\u2019s preferable to them tearing up the walls (if your dog is\u00a0doing that, here are some boredom busters<\/a>). However, it might be worth asking yourself if a dog sleeping out of boredom is healthy for him or not.<\/p>\nOther Reasons a Dog Sleeps All Day<\/h3>\n
Health issues may also be behind why a dog sleeps all day. \u201cHormonal imbalances and diseases, like hypothyroidism<\/a>, can make a dog sleep more,\u201d Dr. Antin explains. \u201cAny other underlying metabolic disease or illness that is taxing on a dog\u2019s body can cause decreased energy, too.\u201d<\/p>\nAnd cancer<\/a> or any illness that affects a dog\u2019s body can mean your dog sleeps all day \u2014 or at least a lot of it, he adds.<\/p>\nIs Your Dog Sleeping Too<\/em> Much? How to Know<\/h3>\nWhen our dogs spend so much time asleep, it\u2019s hard to tell if it\u2019s due to medical issues. If you can\u2019t rule out normal factors like age, Dr. Antin says to look for other signs. For example, if your dog isn\u2019t as active as he used to be, plus he\u2019s not eating as much but is gaining weight, that might be hypothyroidism or another metabolic issue.<\/p>\n
Basically, if you think your dog sleeps all day, look for other signs that something might be wrong. Then, head to your veterinarian for a checkup.<\/p>\n
Can a Dog Not Get Enough Sleep?<\/h3>\n
On the flipside of thinking, “my dog sleeps all day…” you might be thinking “my dog doesn’t sleep enough.” Sometimes a dog might not get enough sleep. \u201cI have patients with respiratory issues like sleep apnea, or who are too overweight to breathe well, that aren\u2019t getting enough sleep, \u201d Dr. Antin says. \u201cThat can lead to chronic fatigue and low energy levels.\u201d However, Dr. Antin says, those cases are really rare.<\/p>\n
Another case where a dog might not be sleeping as much is with older, senile dogs. Their schedules might get turned around, and they may sleep less at night due to them wandering around confused. It may not be too much of an issue though \u2014 Dr. Antin points out that they tend to make up for it during the day.<\/p>\n
But Dogs Sleep Like Us \u2014\u00a0Kind Of<\/h3>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.dogster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/A-woman-in-bed-with-her-dog-getting-a-kiss-600x400.jpg\")
<\/p>\nAt the end of the day, dogs have some sleeping habits in common with humans! Photography \u00a9Fly_dragonfly | Thinkstock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
While it\u2019s easy to be jealous of your dog\u2019s sleeping habits (I know I am sometimes), it turns out that how<\/em> our dogs sleep is a lot like how we do. According to\u00a0Live Science<\/a>, dogs go through \u201cstages of wakefulness, rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep and non-rapid-eye-movement sleep.\u201d During the REM stage, your dog is most likely dreaming and you might see him reacting to it. He\u2019ll twitch, move his feet or even yip out loud. Watching your dog dream<\/a> can be both adorable and hilarious \u2014 either way, when it happens, you\u2019ll be glad that you\u2019re awake to see it.<\/p>\nThumbnail:\u00a0Photography \u00a9Lindsay_Helms | Thinkstock.<\/em><\/p>\nThis piece was originally published in 2017.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\nRead more about dog sleep on Dogster.com:<\/h3>\n\n- The Struggle of Sleeping with Dogs in the Bed<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Letting Your Puppy Sleep in Your Bed? Here\u2019s How to Do It Safely<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Why Do Dogs Dig in Their Beds?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Want to sleep like a dog?\u00a0Studies show that music can help\u00a0you sleep >><\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\nThe post My Dog Sleeps All Day \u2014 Is It Normal?<\/a> by Jessica Pineda<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n
The post My Dog Sleeps All Day \u2014 Is It Normal?<\/a> by Jessica Pineda<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n\nHave you ever watched your dog napping \u2014 yet again\u00a0\u2014 and thought, “my dog sleeps all day”? You\u2019re not alone. One (of the many!) awesome things about dogs is that they get to sleep as much as they want. Who can blame them either? We would love\u00a0unlimited opportunities to sleep in!<\/p>\n
Thankfully, your dog isn\u2019t actively trying to make you jealous with his sleep habits. In fact, it\u2019s completely normal for dogs to spend most of the day sleeping away. Here are some things to know when you’re thinking “my dog sleeps all day.”<\/p>\n
Dogs Naturally Sleep More Than We Do<\/h3>\n<\/p>\nThinking your dog sleeps all day? And is it something to worry about? Photography \u00a9damedeeso | Thinkstock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Think your dog sleeps all day? Well, compared to humans, it’s easy to think that! According to Dr. Evan Antin, a veterinarian at Conejo Valley Veterinary Hospital<\/a> in Thousand Oaks, California, dogs generally sleep about 12 to 14 hours a day. Dr. Antin points out that how much a dog sleeps depends a lot on this age, breed and activity level<\/a>.<\/p>\n\u201cSome breeds tend to be sleepier breeds. Your French<\/a> and English Bulldogs, they like to lounge, sleep and take it easy,\u201d Dr. Antin says. \u201cFor dogs that are more active, such as working dogs, they\u2019ll sleep less since they\u2019re busier.\u201d<\/p>\nAge plays a big part in how much a dog sleeps, too. For example, a puppy tends to sleep up to 16 to 18 hours a day<\/a>, since growing up takes up a lot<\/em> of energy. Older dogs spend almost the same amount of time asleep as puppies, which can be due to a number of factors. Senior dogs are often less active, or it may hurt for them to move due to joint pain or arthritis.<\/p>\nDoes It Seem Like Your Dog Sleeps All Day? The Upside (or Downside) of Dog Domesticity \u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\nAnother reason your dog sleeps all day or at least most of it? The lifestyle we provide dogs doesn\u2019t give them much else to do.<\/p>\n
Let Dr. Antin explain.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur domesticated pet dogs may sleep more than they need to simply because they have less stimulation and less stressors in their environments that would otherwise give them reasons to be active,\u201d he says. \u201cThat is, they don\u2019t need to hunt, find and\/or create dens, escape and hide from predators, find mates, etc.\u201d<\/p>\n
He compared that to our dogs\u2019 wild cousins. \u201cWolves and coyotes, etc., have to hunt, find mates, etc., in the wild in order to survive and pass on their genes. When pets live under the care of humans, all of their needs to \u2018survive\u2019 are handed to them \u2014 that is, food, water and shelter. They’re typically also neutered, so the drive to reproduce is also absent.\u201d<\/p>\n
While it might be nice to have free room and board, it can also lead to dogs sleeping more\u00a0\u2014 just for a lack of something to do. And, let\u2019s be honest, that\u2019s preferable to them tearing up the walls (if your dog is\u00a0doing that, here are some boredom busters<\/a>). However, it might be worth asking yourself if a dog sleeping out of boredom is healthy for him or not.<\/p>\nOther Reasons a Dog Sleeps All Day<\/h3>\n
Health issues may also be behind why a dog sleeps all day. \u201cHormonal imbalances and diseases, like hypothyroidism<\/a>, can make a dog sleep more,\u201d Dr. Antin explains. \u201cAny other underlying metabolic disease or illness that is taxing on a dog\u2019s body can cause decreased energy, too.\u201d<\/p>\nAnd cancer<\/a> or any illness that affects a dog\u2019s body can mean your dog sleeps all day \u2014 or at least a lot of it, he adds.<\/p>\nIs Your Dog Sleeping Too<\/em> Much? How to Know<\/h3>\nWhen our dogs spend so much time asleep, it\u2019s hard to tell if it\u2019s due to medical issues. If you can\u2019t rule out normal factors like age, Dr. Antin says to look for other signs. For example, if your dog isn\u2019t as active as he used to be, plus he\u2019s not eating as much but is gaining weight, that might be hypothyroidism or another metabolic issue.<\/p>\n
Basically, if you think your dog sleeps all day, look for other signs that something might be wrong. Then, head to your veterinarian for a checkup.<\/p>\n
Can a Dog Not Get Enough Sleep?<\/h3>\n
On the flipside of thinking, “my dog sleeps all day…” you might be thinking “my dog doesn’t sleep enough.” Sometimes a dog might not get enough sleep. \u201cI have patients with respiratory issues like sleep apnea, or who are too overweight to breathe well, that aren\u2019t getting enough sleep, \u201d Dr. Antin says. \u201cThat can lead to chronic fatigue and low energy levels.\u201d However, Dr. Antin says, those cases are really rare.<\/p>\n
Another case where a dog might not be sleeping as much is with older, senile dogs. Their schedules might get turned around, and they may sleep less at night due to them wandering around confused. It may not be too much of an issue though \u2014 Dr. Antin points out that they tend to make up for it during the day.<\/p>\n
But Dogs Sleep Like Us \u2014\u00a0Kind Of<\/h3>\n<\/p>\nAt the end of the day, dogs have some sleeping habits in common with humans! Photography \u00a9Fly_dragonfly | Thinkstock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
While it\u2019s easy to be jealous of your dog\u2019s sleeping habits (I know I am sometimes), it turns out that how<\/em> our dogs sleep is a lot like how we do. According to\u00a0Live Science<\/a>, dogs go through \u201cstages of wakefulness, rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep and non-rapid-eye-movement sleep.\u201d During the REM stage, your dog is most likely dreaming and you might see him reacting to it. He\u2019ll twitch, move his feet or even yip out loud. Watching your dog dream<\/a> can be both adorable and hilarious \u2014 either way, when it happens, you\u2019ll be glad that you\u2019re awake to see it.<\/p>\nThumbnail:\u00a0Photography \u00a9Lindsay_Helms | Thinkstock.<\/em><\/p>\nThis piece was originally published in 2017.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\nRead more about dog sleep on Dogster.com:<\/h3>\n\n- The Struggle of Sleeping with Dogs in the Bed<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Letting Your Puppy Sleep in Your Bed? Here\u2019s How to Do It Safely<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Why Do Dogs Dig in Their Beds?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Want to sleep like a dog?\u00a0Studies show that music can help\u00a0you sleep >><\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\nThe post My Dog Sleeps All Day \u2014 Is It Normal?<\/a> by Jessica Pineda<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-353","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n
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<\/p>\nThinking your dog sleeps all day? And is it something to worry about? Photography \u00a9damedeeso | Thinkstock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Think your dog sleeps all day? Well, compared to humans, it’s easy to think that! According to Dr. Evan Antin, a veterinarian at Conejo Valley Veterinary Hospital<\/a> in Thousand Oaks, California, dogs generally sleep about 12 to 14 hours a day. Dr. Antin points out that how much a dog sleeps depends a lot on this age, breed and activity level<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cSome breeds tend to be sleepier breeds. Your French<\/a> and English Bulldogs, they like to lounge, sleep and take it easy,\u201d Dr. Antin says. \u201cFor dogs that are more active, such as working dogs, they\u2019ll sleep less since they\u2019re busier.\u201d<\/p>\n Age plays a big part in how much a dog sleeps, too. For example, a puppy tends to sleep up to 16 to 18 hours a day<\/a>, since growing up takes up a lot<\/em> of energy. Older dogs spend almost the same amount of time asleep as puppies, which can be due to a number of factors. Senior dogs are often less active, or it may hurt for them to move due to joint pain or arthritis.<\/p>\n Another reason your dog sleeps all day or at least most of it? The lifestyle we provide dogs doesn\u2019t give them much else to do.<\/p>\n Let Dr. Antin explain.<\/p>\n \u201cOur domesticated pet dogs may sleep more than they need to simply because they have less stimulation and less stressors in their environments that would otherwise give them reasons to be active,\u201d he says. \u201cThat is, they don\u2019t need to hunt, find and\/or create dens, escape and hide from predators, find mates, etc.\u201d<\/p>\n He compared that to our dogs\u2019 wild cousins. \u201cWolves and coyotes, etc., have to hunt, find mates, etc., in the wild in order to survive and pass on their genes. When pets live under the care of humans, all of their needs to \u2018survive\u2019 are handed to them \u2014 that is, food, water and shelter. They’re typically also neutered, so the drive to reproduce is also absent.\u201d<\/p>\n While it might be nice to have free room and board, it can also lead to dogs sleeping more\u00a0\u2014 just for a lack of something to do. And, let\u2019s be honest, that\u2019s preferable to them tearing up the walls (if your dog is\u00a0doing that, here are some boredom busters<\/a>). However, it might be worth asking yourself if a dog sleeping out of boredom is healthy for him or not.<\/p>\n Health issues may also be behind why a dog sleeps all day. \u201cHormonal imbalances and diseases, like hypothyroidism<\/a>, can make a dog sleep more,\u201d Dr. Antin explains. \u201cAny other underlying metabolic disease or illness that is taxing on a dog\u2019s body can cause decreased energy, too.\u201d<\/p>\n And cancer<\/a> or any illness that affects a dog\u2019s body can mean your dog sleeps all day \u2014 or at least a lot of it, he adds.<\/p>\n When our dogs spend so much time asleep, it\u2019s hard to tell if it\u2019s due to medical issues. If you can\u2019t rule out normal factors like age, Dr. Antin says to look for other signs. For example, if your dog isn\u2019t as active as he used to be, plus he\u2019s not eating as much but is gaining weight, that might be hypothyroidism or another metabolic issue.<\/p>\n Basically, if you think your dog sleeps all day, look for other signs that something might be wrong. Then, head to your veterinarian for a checkup.<\/p>\n On the flipside of thinking, “my dog sleeps all day…” you might be thinking “my dog doesn’t sleep enough.” Sometimes a dog might not get enough sleep. \u201cI have patients with respiratory issues like sleep apnea, or who are too overweight to breathe well, that aren\u2019t getting enough sleep, \u201d Dr. Antin says. \u201cThat can lead to chronic fatigue and low energy levels.\u201d However, Dr. Antin says, those cases are really rare.<\/p>\n Another case where a dog might not be sleeping as much is with older, senile dogs. Their schedules might get turned around, and they may sleep less at night due to them wandering around confused. It may not be too much of an issue though \u2014 Dr. Antin points out that they tend to make up for it during the day.<\/p>\n At the end of the day, dogs have some sleeping habits in common with humans! Photography \u00a9Fly_dragonfly | Thinkstock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n While it\u2019s easy to be jealous of your dog\u2019s sleeping habits (I know I am sometimes), it turns out that how<\/em> our dogs sleep is a lot like how we do. According to\u00a0Live Science<\/a>, dogs go through \u201cstages of wakefulness, rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep and non-rapid-eye-movement sleep.\u201d During the REM stage, your dog is most likely dreaming and you might see him reacting to it. He\u2019ll twitch, move his feet or even yip out loud. Watching your dog dream<\/a> can be both adorable and hilarious \u2014 either way, when it happens, you\u2019ll be glad that you\u2019re awake to see it.<\/p>\n Thumbnail:\u00a0Photography \u00a9Lindsay_Helms | Thinkstock.<\/em><\/p>\n This piece was originally published in 2017.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Want to sleep like a dog?\u00a0Studies show that music can help\u00a0you sleep >><\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The post My Dog Sleeps All Day \u2014 Is It Normal?<\/a> by Jessica Pineda<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n The post My Dog Sleeps All Day \u2014 Is It Normal?<\/a> by Jessica Pineda<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n Have you ever watched your dog napping \u2014 yet again\u00a0\u2014 and thought, “my dog sleeps all day”? You\u2019re not alone. One (of the many!) awesome things about dogs is that they get to sleep as much as they want. Who can blame them either? We would love\u00a0unlimited opportunities to sleep in!<\/p>\n Thankfully, your dog isn\u2019t actively trying to make you jealous with his sleep habits. In fact, it\u2019s completely normal for dogs to spend most of the day sleeping away. Here are some things to know when you’re thinking “my dog sleeps all day.”<\/p>\n Thinking your dog sleeps all day? And is it something to worry about? Photography \u00a9damedeeso | Thinkstock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Think your dog sleeps all day? Well, compared to humans, it’s easy to think that! According to Dr. Evan Antin, a veterinarian at Conejo Valley Veterinary Hospital<\/a> in Thousand Oaks, California, dogs generally sleep about 12 to 14 hours a day. Dr. Antin points out that how much a dog sleeps depends a lot on this age, breed and activity level<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cSome breeds tend to be sleepier breeds. Your French<\/a> and English Bulldogs, they like to lounge, sleep and take it easy,\u201d Dr. Antin says. \u201cFor dogs that are more active, such as working dogs, they\u2019ll sleep less since they\u2019re busier.\u201d<\/p>\n Age plays a big part in how much a dog sleeps, too. For example, a puppy tends to sleep up to 16 to 18 hours a day<\/a>, since growing up takes up a lot<\/em> of energy. Older dogs spend almost the same amount of time asleep as puppies, which can be due to a number of factors. Senior dogs are often less active, or it may hurt for them to move due to joint pain or arthritis.<\/p>\n Another reason your dog sleeps all day or at least most of it? The lifestyle we provide dogs doesn\u2019t give them much else to do.<\/p>\n Let Dr. Antin explain.<\/p>\n \u201cOur domesticated pet dogs may sleep more than they need to simply because they have less stimulation and less stressors in their environments that would otherwise give them reasons to be active,\u201d he says. \u201cThat is, they don\u2019t need to hunt, find and\/or create dens, escape and hide from predators, find mates, etc.\u201d<\/p>\n He compared that to our dogs\u2019 wild cousins. \u201cWolves and coyotes, etc., have to hunt, find mates, etc., in the wild in order to survive and pass on their genes. When pets live under the care of humans, all of their needs to \u2018survive\u2019 are handed to them \u2014 that is, food, water and shelter. They’re typically also neutered, so the drive to reproduce is also absent.\u201d<\/p>\n While it might be nice to have free room and board, it can also lead to dogs sleeping more\u00a0\u2014 just for a lack of something to do. And, let\u2019s be honest, that\u2019s preferable to them tearing up the walls (if your dog is\u00a0doing that, here are some boredom busters<\/a>). However, it might be worth asking yourself if a dog sleeping out of boredom is healthy for him or not.<\/p>\n Health issues may also be behind why a dog sleeps all day. \u201cHormonal imbalances and diseases, like hypothyroidism<\/a>, can make a dog sleep more,\u201d Dr. Antin explains. \u201cAny other underlying metabolic disease or illness that is taxing on a dog\u2019s body can cause decreased energy, too.\u201d<\/p>\n And cancer<\/a> or any illness that affects a dog\u2019s body can mean your dog sleeps all day \u2014 or at least a lot of it, he adds.<\/p>\n When our dogs spend so much time asleep, it\u2019s hard to tell if it\u2019s due to medical issues. If you can\u2019t rule out normal factors like age, Dr. Antin says to look for other signs. For example, if your dog isn\u2019t as active as he used to be, plus he\u2019s not eating as much but is gaining weight, that might be hypothyroidism or another metabolic issue.<\/p>\n Basically, if you think your dog sleeps all day, look for other signs that something might be wrong. Then, head to your veterinarian for a checkup.<\/p>\n On the flipside of thinking, “my dog sleeps all day…” you might be thinking “my dog doesn’t sleep enough.” Sometimes a dog might not get enough sleep. \u201cI have patients with respiratory issues like sleep apnea, or who are too overweight to breathe well, that aren\u2019t getting enough sleep, \u201d Dr. Antin says. \u201cThat can lead to chronic fatigue and low energy levels.\u201d However, Dr. Antin says, those cases are really rare.<\/p>\n Another case where a dog might not be sleeping as much is with older, senile dogs. Their schedules might get turned around, and they may sleep less at night due to them wandering around confused. It may not be too much of an issue though \u2014 Dr. Antin points out that they tend to make up for it during the day.<\/p>\n At the end of the day, dogs have some sleeping habits in common with humans! Photography \u00a9Fly_dragonfly | Thinkstock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n While it\u2019s easy to be jealous of your dog\u2019s sleeping habits (I know I am sometimes), it turns out that how<\/em> our dogs sleep is a lot like how we do. According to\u00a0Live Science<\/a>, dogs go through \u201cstages of wakefulness, rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep and non-rapid-eye-movement sleep.\u201d During the REM stage, your dog is most likely dreaming and you might see him reacting to it. He\u2019ll twitch, move his feet or even yip out loud. Watching your dog dream<\/a> can be both adorable and hilarious \u2014 either way, when it happens, you\u2019ll be glad that you\u2019re awake to see it.<\/p>\n Thumbnail:\u00a0Photography \u00a9Lindsay_Helms | Thinkstock.<\/em><\/p>\n This piece was originally published in 2017.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Want to sleep like a dog?\u00a0Studies show that music can help\u00a0you sleep >><\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The post My Dog Sleeps All Day \u2014 Is It Normal?<\/a> by Jessica Pineda<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-353","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nDoes It Seem Like Your Dog Sleeps All Day? The Upside (or Downside) of Dog Domesticity \u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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