Dogs dream! Learn what to do when your pet has nightmares

Find out how to know if your dog is dreaming and what to do if your pet has nightmares while sleeping

Have you ever stopped to wonder if, just like you, your puppy can dream in his sleep too? If yes, here is the answer. According to studies, yes this is possible! “Studies indicate that yes, dogs dream! As in humans and other animals, dogs’ brains remain active during sleep,” explains veterinarian Dr. Ana Letizia Rubello.

According to the expert, these dreams are moments of imagination of the pets’ unconscious, which through them process information and assimilate their memories. Indeed, dogs can not only dream, but also may have nightmares, he saw? And for this very reason many tutors end up wanting to learn more about pet dreams and how to behave if the puppy has nightmares.

How to know if the animal is dreaming?

There are some signs that the dog can show while sleeping and they are clues that the animal is dreaming🇧🇷 “Those muscle reactions, like moving his paw, wagging his tail or turning his face, for example, can indicate that your dog is dreaming,” says Dr. Ana Letizia.

Incidentally, pets can also be quite restless in their sleep, especially if they are having a very intense dream or nightmare.

What if a nightmare shakes him?

Although, at first, many caretakers touch pets to wake them up, this is not the best option🇧🇷 “Just as you shouldn’t rudely wake a sleeping person, you shouldn’t be rude when dogs are sleeping and dreaming.”

Therefore, the best option is to wait for the animal to wake up on its own or, if it seems necessary to wake it up, do it calmlycalling him by name in a low voice.

Quiet night

There are some measures to take so that the dog has a peaceful night’s sleep, see? According to Dr. Ana Letícia, one of them is not to induce arousal close to the time of sleep.

Furthermore, the veterinary surgeon advises to always put the animal very comfortable before going to bed and to avoid making noises or touching the animal while it is sleeping.

Source: Dr. Ana Letícia Rubello, veterinarian and supervisor of the Small Animal Clinic at the UniEduK Group Veterinary Hospital.

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