Why does my dog twitch in his sleep?
Have you noticed that your dog suddenly moved his feet in his sleep? It is very possible that he is having a sweet dream at the moment. Most of the time, there is no need to worry about accidental twitching when the dog is sleeping. this is a normal physiological phenomenon. But if you find that your dog often twitches when sleeping, you need to pay attention to whether it is caused by excessive mental stress or potential health problems. This article will show you several common causes of dog twitching in sleep.
1. Arthritis
Dogs with arthritis often twitch when they sleep at night. This kind of convulsion belongs to the painful response of the dog. You can take your dog to the vet. When the dog sleeps at night, you take a hot towel and apply it to the dog’s arthritis area to relieve the pain.
2. Cold
When the weather is too cold, your dog will twitch constantly. This is a phenomenon that the dog is too cold. You need to add a blanket to the dog’s den.
3. Anxiety
When the dog's mental stress has been excessive recently, the dog's sleep quality is not high, so the dog's nervous system cannot be fully rested. These factors will cause the dog to twitch in his sleep.
4. Epilepsy
During epilepsy, a dog's thigh will twitch unconsciously. After the epilepsy, the dog will become confused and at a loss. He has no idea what just happened.
