{"id":1269,"date":"2021-02-21T09:19:28","date_gmt":"2021-02-21T09:19:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mysleepingdog.com\/?p=1269"},"modified":"2021-02-23T05:02:03","modified_gmt":"2021-02-23T05:02:03","slug":"why-does-my-dog-freak-out-at-night-heres-a-list-of-reasons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mysleepingdog.com\/why-does-my-dog-freak-out-at-night-heres-a-list-of-reasons\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Does My Dog Freak Out At night?–Reasons and Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Seeing your dog freak out at night can be a major concern. Puppies can be restless at night which is normal, but for older dogs, it can be a serious concern which you\u2019ll look into because it could be an issue with your pup\u2019s well-being. <\/span><\/p>\n Night anxiety is a trait commonly found in young dogs or puppies especially when they are exposed to new environments. As time elapses, they get used to their new environment and the anxiety dies down. However, if the problem persists, especially in mature dogs, there might be a serious problem behind it.<\/span><\/p>\n Here are some of the common reasons for night anxiety in dogs<\/span><\/p>\n Dogs will be restless through the night when they are experiencing pain. The pain may result from bug bites, injury, or an illness. This kind of discomfort is one of the most common reasons why your dog freaks out at night. If this is the case, you should give your vet a visit so that they can figure out how to get rid of the root cause medically.<\/span><\/p>\n Through my experience with dogs, they can’t be timid in the dark for no reason. You see, dogs\u2019 eyes are not like ours; they use infrared to see clearly in the dark so poor eyesight in the night can traumatize your dog. If you notice that the freaking out is mostly experienced after sunset, then the problem could be in the eye and a corrective measure would go a long way to solving the problem.<\/span><\/p>\n However, you can\u2019t be sure of this unless you visit the veterinary. But I know for sure that when a dog can\u2019t see clearly in the dark, it will be on high alert at all times causing it to freak out.<\/span><\/p>\n As dogs grow older, ailments such as dementia may catch up with them. It is also referred to as canine cognitive dysfunction. The disease cannot be cured but there are medications that can ease its effects. Dementia can cause a lot of problems in dogs, especially in their sleeping and eating habits. If you are not keen on this, at times, you might mistake it for old age. Dogs suffering from this disease usually become anxious and disoriented.<\/span><\/p>\nWhy dogs freak out at night<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
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