Does your old dog shake while they’re asleep? It’s usually nothing to worry about, but if it’s new or worsening, it could be time for a vet check. #olddogs #olddogsofinstagram #seniordog #seniordogsofinstagram #sleephealth #thesleepvet
Does your dog twitch and snuffle sometimes when they’re sleeping? That’s known as REM sleep (Rapid Eye Movement) and it’s the part of sleep where we dream 💭 . We also know it’s the most important part of sleep for building up behavioural resilience - a tolerance for things that might otherwise cause you to be grumpy or short-fused. In our dogs, getting enough REM sleep is helpful for positive behaviour in the day, and not enough sleep has been linked to a higher chance of a referral to a professional for behavioural support. So if your dog is dreaming, leave them be! It’s building them up to have a fantastic day ❤️. What do you reckon they’re dreaming about? Comment below 😍😍. #doggydreams #thesleepvet #newpuppy #dogsofinstagram #seniordogsofinstagram #letsleepingdogslie #dogbehaviormodification #vet
How long does your pup sleep every day? I’m often asked if a puppy can sleep too much, or if they need to be woken. The short answer is that you should let them get the sleep they need! Puppies can sleep up to 20 hours a day 😱 so it’s important for them to be given the space and time to rest. That being said, if your puppy’s sleep needs seem to have skyrocketed, or they have other symptoms like being off their food or being lethargic when they are awake, get them to your vet for a check over! Follow along for more pet sleep heath tips and tricks 🥳🥳 #newpuppy #dogsofinstagram #puppysleep #vettips #thesleepvet #dogsofinstagram
Old dog at home? Don’t over do it on the weekend! 🐕🐕 #olddog #dogwalks #thesleepvet #dogsofinstagram #olddogsofinstagram #sleepydog
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Puppy sleep tip #2! Light exercise last thing at night can just ben enough to get brain and body tired enough to sleep. Don't forget, their joints are developing still, so 10-15 minutes is more than enough.
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Puppy sleep tips #1!
A crate cover can be really useful for getting a solid day/night pattern in place, but make sure they can't drag the cover inside the crate and chew it.
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Who am I?
Time for an introduction!
I'm Lauren, I'm a vet in the UK, and I am passionate about sleep health for our pets.
From tiny new pups, to our old dears, all pets can benefit from the right sleep environment for their life stages. And changes to their sleep pattern can be normal, but can also be indicators of disease or poor health.
Follow along for all the latest on keeping your pets sleep environment just right.
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Older dog at home? The acronym SAFE is a great way to make sure you're thinking about all the ways you can change your home and routine to suit your older dog!
Just like you wouldn't expect the home of an elderly lady to look like the home of a women in her twenties, your dog's environment has to change as they age.
Sleep requirement is a critical change you'll see in your older dogs - sleep need increases, and a much higher proportion of the day is spent in bed. Poor sleep can drive down health and increase susceptibility to chronic pain, so it's really important to get it right.
Follow for more tips on sleep for older pets.
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I am passionate about dog beds! Large breed dogs need a medium-firm bed for optimal support and comfort. Their joints are so susceptible to chronic pain conditions such as osteoarthritis that getting them on the right sleep surface can be a real gamechanger for their wellbeing.
Follow for more expert advice on pet sleep and it's link to health.
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