{"id":1136,"date":"2021-02-01T17:14:51","date_gmt":"2021-02-01T17:14:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mysleepingdog.com\/?p=1136"},"modified":"2021-02-03T04:14:15","modified_gmt":"2021-02-03T04:14:15","slug":"is-it-safe-for-dogs-to-sleep-under-the-blankets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mysleepingdog.com\/is-it-safe-for-dogs-to-sleep-under-the-blankets\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it safe for dogs to sleep under the blankets?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Is it safe for dogs to sleep under the blankets?<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

Is it safe for dogs to sleep under the blankets? Sure, there’s no harm but is it a good habit?. My dog always sleeps under blankets during winter seasons at first I used to be so worried because I thought maybe my pooch would suffocate while sleeping.<\/span><\/p>\n

I would always wake up in the middle of the night to go and check on her just to feel if she’s still breathing. However, I just got used to that because I found out that she’s more comfortable sleeping under the blankets compared to when she’s not under the blankets.<\/span><\/p>\n

Does your dog sleep under the blanket too–here’s why you should worry too much…<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

I guess you get worried too if your dog is the type that loves sleeping under blankets. However, you don’t have to be worried this behavior are not new since they come from way back when their ancestors used to stay in dens.<\/span><\/p>\n

Normally, if your dog loves to sleep under the blanket, they are simply saying “Hey. I love you so much and I love to spend my nights close to you…or simply, your bed is warmer and comfier, I’d rather sleep here than anywhere else in this house.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Causes of this behavior; Why your dog sleeps under the blanket<\/span><\/h4>\n

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  1. Expression of love.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Deeply embedded in dog DNA is a spirit of friendship–will other dogs and with man. No wonder we call them man’s best friends. The expression of this basic instinct is mostly seen in puppies since they love to cuddle up so that they can fall asleep. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    So, they bury under the blankets so that they can feel as if they have other dogs around them this another reason they will come and sleep by your side or bury completely under the blankets.<\/span><\/p>\n

    \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a02. The dog feels cold<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    Dogs can also sleep under the blankets if they feel cold especially during the winter season since they need that warmth, this also happens to dogs with anxiety. The blankets make them feel secure and safe that’s why they will always sleep under the blankets.<\/span><\/p>\n

    \u00a0 \u00a03. Your dog may be sick<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    Dogs have a way of expressing their pain. If yours sleeps and the blanket and screams a lot<\/a> or barks in sleep<\/a><\/span>\u00a0it’s a red signal. The dog may be suffering from some disease, say arthritis, and uses your bed to soothe the pain. Be sure to visit the vet for a medical check.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Is it a good idea to share my bed with my dog–what to consider before you let your dog under the covers?<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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