{"id":1758,"date":"2019-12-05T19:21:32","date_gmt":"2019-12-05T19:21:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mysleepingdog.com\/?p=1758"},"modified":"2020-03-29T09:47:32","modified_gmt":"2020-03-29T09:47:32","slug":"dog-twitching-in-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mysleepingdog.com\/dog-twitching-in-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is My Dog Twitching in His Sleep&#8211;With Video"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Dog twitching in sleep<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dog twitching in sleep is common across all dog breeds. A dog can twitch in sleep enough to make you worry about what the issue would be with the dog. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Even if yours doesn&#8217;t do it often, every once in a while, you\u2019ll notice your dog twitching in sleep. This includes sudden movements in their nose, lips, and feet. <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">I have noted the same with my dog and I thought writing about it would help someone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i3U-Da_CgZ8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>So, why do dogs twitch and turn in their sleep?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Summary: <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>A nightmare, a dream or, it&#8217;s the dog&#8217;s natural way of keeping its body in check while asleep.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Your dog is not the only animal that twitches; studies show almost every animal twitch at some point in their sleep and it\u2019s supposed to be a very normal occurrence. Scientists agree that twitching is just a way the animal\u2019s body keeps check of itself subconsciously. However, this is a theoretical point of view. A few scientists also insinuate that it\u2019s a simple biological occurrence whereby muscles relax or tighten as a result of some sort of response to stimuli.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">No matter the case, we know for sure that puppies and senior dogs twitch a lot so we can somehow associate the action with a dog\u2019s age. And we also know that puppies and older dogs dream a lot. Could it be that a dream can send some impulses from the dog\u2019s brain to initiate the twitching in sleep?<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>When a dog twitches in sleep, it could be dreaming.<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dreaming makes for a good hypothesis as to why a dog would twitch in its sleep. It is proven that dogs have the same sleep pattern as humans. And it\u2019s also proven that dogs indeed dream in their sleep. Scientists have come up with various ways to determine if dogs dream. Like we all twitch, turn and talk in our sleep\u2014dogs do too. In fact, some<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/mysleepingdog.com\/can-dogs-sleepwalk\/\">dogs even walk in their sleep<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>What should I do if my dog is having a nightmare?<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dogs generally dream about things that happen in their day-to-day lives. Your dog could be dreaming about chasing a ball which may make them seem happy and peaceful in their dream. However, at times your dog may look miserable and distressed in their sleep which may be signs of a<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/mysleepingdog.com\/do-dogs-have-nightmares\/\">dog nightmare<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">So, what do you do when your dog is twitching in\u00a0sleep? Should I wake him up? The barks and growls might tempt you to wake your pup, the way you\u2019d wake a baby who\u2019s having a bad dream. Well<\/span>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mysleepingdog.com\/should-you-wake-a-sleeping-dog\/\">don\u2019t wake a sleeping dog<\/a> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">(quite literally); one because the nightmare serves a purpose in the dog\u2019s mental health\/growth, and, two because the dog could wake up on a defense mode and bite you\u2014thinking you\u2019re part of the nightmare. It takes dogs some time to conform to reality and during this time before it can differentiate between the nightmare and reality, you\u2019d easily become a victim.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Get a good dog bed.<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A good dog bed creates a warm and safe resting place for your dog and this ensures a deep and satisfying sleep. If your dog is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/expert-advice\/lifestyle\/why-dog-twitch-in-sleep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">twitching in its sleep<\/a>, its probably as a result of some discomfort. This habit is more pronounced on puppies and senior dogs. To make it easier on yours, gift your puppy with a<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/mysleepingdog.com\/puppy-beds-for-crates\/\">puppy dog bed<\/a> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">or your older dog with a<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/mysleepingdog.com\/best-dog-bed-for-older-dogs\/\">dog bed for senior dogs<\/a>. <span style=\"color: #000000;\">For middle-aged dogs, I\u2019d recommend an<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/mysleepingdog.com\/memory-foam-dog-bed\/\">orthopedic memory foam dog bed<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Unless your dog is having a seizure; twitching in their sleep is pretty normal. You can even take time and look at how adorable they look while sleeping and imagine what they could be dreaming about. But if you suspect it\u2019s a seizure, give the vet a visit as soon as you are in a position to. If you found this piece helpful, feel free to share it with other dog lovers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/mysleepingdog.com\/category\/dog-bed-reviews\/\"><strong>Click Here Get Your Dog A Nice Place To Sleep<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dog twitching in sleep Dog twitching in sleep is common across all dog breeds. A dog can twitch in sleep enough to make you worry about what the issue would be with the dog. Even if yours doesn&#8217;t do it often, every once in a while, you\u2019ll notice your dog twitching in sleep. This includes sudden movements in their nose, lips, and feet. 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