Like humans, dogs dream, and sometimes their bodies twitch
while they are asleep. Puppies and
senior dogs do it more than younger adult dogs, but they almost all do it. Sometimes, they even whimper or bark in
their sleep, and it’s usually not a serious problem. But sometimes, a dog whose body is twitching, is actually
having a seizure, and every dog owner needs to know how to tell the difference.
If your dog is twitching in his sleep, he’s probably having
a dream. Our dogs often look like
they’re chasing rabbits in their dreams.
But a dog having a seizure is usually very stiff, and his twitching can
be more intense. You should check
on your dog by simply calling his name softly. If he’s just dreaming, he’ll wake up and go back to a
restful sleep. But if he doesn’t
respond to his name, or a gentle pat on the back, it’s probably a seizure.
In our next post, we’ll talk about how you should react if
your dog has a seizure.
About Bewaggle:
Bewaggle is a pet services company located in DeLand, Florida. We offer pet sitting, dog walking, puppy training, basic obedience training, and more, in the convenience of the customer's home. Every Bewaggle employee is bonded, insured, professionally trained and has undergone a background check. Be wise... Bewaggle!
Bewaggle is a pet services company located in DeLand, Florida. We offer pet sitting, dog walking, puppy training, basic obedience training, and more, in the convenience of the customer's home. Every Bewaggle employee is bonded, insured, professionally trained and has undergone a background check. Be wise... Bewaggle!
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