Is Your Dog Sleeping Well?

Do dogs follow the same sleep cycle as humans do? My dog sleeps more than me. How much should my dog sleep? These are some of the curious question which is a cause of concern for most of the pet parents. We shall discuss in detail on how much should a dog sleep in order to be healthy and active. Dog Sleep Requirements: Every dog can have different sleep requirements which can depend upon various factors like size, health, breed, activity level age and climatic conditions but the normal sleeping time for your furry friend can be somewhere in the range of 12-14 hours a day .

Larger breeds tend to sleep more than smaller ones. Puppies tend to sleep up to 18-20 hours a day which is a very normal routine for them. Dog Daily activity cycle Generally dogs spend 50% of their time sleeping, 30 percent lying around awake and just 20 percent being active. Dogs don’t require a fixed sleeping schedule unlike humans and can be flexible sleepers. Dogs sleep less when they have more things to do like police dogs are more active than a pet dog. Area of Concern The sleeping pattern of dogs is quite variable but we need to keep an eye on any drastic change in the pattern like sleeping time increasing/decreasing excessively. If this happens the it’s time to contact your veterinarian. Providing Sound sleep to your Dog A sound sleep is the secret of healthy body is not just true for humans but for dogs too. We can follow some habits so that our canine baby gets a sound sleep. - Sleeping place should be comfortable. - If dogs sleep with owners then the mattress should be of proper size to accommodate dog on bed. - The temperature should be conducive for the dog to have a peaceful sleep. - Dogs should get a good exercise during the day for them to have a sound sleep at night.