| Just like humans, dogs can have trouble sleeping. And | | | | causing the snore. See a veterinarian, who should |
| also similar to humans, dog sleeping problems can be | | | | probably check for allergies as well as assess the |
| caused by a number of different factors. Here, we'll | | | | dog's weight. Obesity can cause snoring in pets. |
| explore the common canine sleeping problems, | | | | For insomnia, however, the situation is more complex. |
| possible causes of those problems, and ways to | | | | One thing you could consider is whether the dog |
| address the problems to help your pet sleep better. | | | | gets enough exercise. Like a child without recess, the |
| Whether it means treating an underlying medical | | | | dog may be "wound for sound" come bedtime. Try |
| problem or buying a waterproof dog bed, taking | | | | daytime exercise to see if this helps. |
| action to address your dog sleeping problem can be | | | | If not, the insomnia could be caused by discomfort. |
| good for both you and for your dog. | | | | However, even discomfort has many different |
| Common Types of Dog Sleeping Problems | | | | possible causes: |
| Almost any dog sleeping problem can be classified | | | | Improper Bedding.If your dog is sensitive or has |
| into one of two general types of struggle: snoring | | | | joint problems, he or she may really benefit from a |
| and sleeplessness. (Just like humans!) Let us look at | | | | better dog bed. Memory foam or orthopedic beds |
| each of these two problems, and then explore some | | | | are a great place to start. A waterproof dog bed is |
| of the common causes that can prevent a dog from | | | | also a good idea for older dogs; it keeps things |
| sleeping well for that reason. | | | | cleaner and more sanitary. |
| Dog Insomnia is characterized by the dog pacing | | | | Health problems. Things that could make your |
| at night, most often. It may also whine, try to get | | | | canine uncomfortable include fleas, internal injury, |
| attention from its owners, or display an excess of | | | | allergies, or a major illness or sickness. |
| energy (not unlike a child who is 'wound up' because | | | | Mental/psychological issues. If your dog's living |
| she is actually tired!) Even if you try everything to | | | | situation has recently changed, stress or emotional |
| keep your dog comfortable (Think dog bed: memory | | | | trauma may cause the sleeping problem you're |
| foam style), he or she may still have trouble sleeping | | | | experiencing. Also, as dogs age, their hearing and |
| for a number of reasons. | | | | vision deteriorate. They may feel disoriented, which is |
| Dog snoring is a bit more straightforward (or at | | | | why they wander around. |
| least easier to identify) as sleeping problems go. This | | | | What To Do About Dog Sleeping Troubles |
| one will certainly not be solved with a nice foam dog | | | | First and foremost, see a veterinarian. He or she can |
| bed, so read on to learn what you can do. | | | | check for allergies, parasites, joint problems, injuries, |
| What Can Cause A Dog Sleep Problems | | | | illnesses, and other health problems. This is very |
| Of course, when you first get your pet, sleeping | | | | important. If the dog is deemed healthy, get a |
| through the night may be out of the question. To | | | | comfortable bed (such as a foam dog bed, etc.) that |
| use another kid metaphor, this is the same with | | | | is big enough for the dog's size. |
| puppies as with infants. But if the dog, as an adult, | | | | Finally, for older dogs, consider installing night lights |
| develops sleeping problems or seems to get worse, | | | | around the house, in case its vision is causing it to |
| there could be an underlying issue. | | | | become scared in the dark. |
| For snoring, there is almost always a health problem | | | | |