Insomnia In Dogs: What Can We Do As Owners
When we adopt a dog, we assume that when it grows up or gets used to its new home it will not cry at night and will let us sleep. However, although it is not a chronic problem, as it could happen to us, insomnia in dogs is sometimes present. We tell you what you can do to solve it.
Know the factors that can cause insomnia in the dog
To get your furry to fall asleep without major inconvenience, the first thing you should do is try to find out the cause or origin of his insomnia.
Among the most common reasons are:
- Noises As you know, the dog has a very developed ear and, for this reason, for example, it is affected by the sounds of firecrackers or thunder. Or the loud music that a neighbor listens to late into the night. Even if your bed is located near a busy street also at night, you may be disturbed by the noise from outside.
- Health drawbacks. If your four-legged friend suffers from an ailment that causes him pain, he will most likely not be able to sleep soundly.
- Climatic factors. A lot of cold, heat or humidity usually influence your pet when falling asleep.
- Too much food. It happens to you too. If you overindulged at dinner, you will surely be upset in bed and it will cost you a lot to be able to sleep. Well, the same thing happens to your dog if he eats more than necessary.
- Lack of exercise. If the animal does not walk, play, or exercise enough, it is most likely nervous, restless, or restless. From there to insomnia there is a step.
What should you do to make sure your furry sleeps at night?
Having ruled out health problems, to ensure that your dog can sleep peacefully, keep the following issues in mind :
- Your place to rest should be located in a quiet and clean place. You must also have a comfortable bed. And the temperature has to be pleasant.
- Give him his food at least an hour before, theoretically, he falls into the arms of Morpheus. Also, to avoid copious dinners, divide your food into 2 or 3 meals a day.
- Establish a routine and try to stick to it. That the furry has established schedules for walks, feeding, playing, etc., usually brings a lot of tranquility to his life that, take it for sure, will help avoid problems when going to bed.
- Make sure that they carry out the necessary physical activity according to their characteristics. Not all dogs require the same amount of exercise. But a dog that does not spend its energy, gets bored and, among the many consequences that this can bring, are sleep problems.
More questions to consider for dogs to fall asleep
Other issues that you should consider to avoid insomnia in the dog are :
- Put clear rules in your life. Do not confuse the furry with contradictory orders. And this is true for the whole family. They have to all agree so that NO is always NO.
- Pay due attention to it. Apart from health care, hygiene and food, a companion animal needs you to spend some time every day for games and pampering. Show him how much you love him.
- Avoid or keep stressful situations under control : moving, moving furniture, new members -human or pets- of the family, presence of strangers in the house, etc.
Insomnia in dogs, a problem that can and should be solved
Keep in mind that an adult dog usually sleeps between 12 and 14 hours a day. At night, rest for 8 or 9 hours. The rest of the time dedicated to dog sleep is divided into naps throughout the day.
If your furry’s insomnia problems are not resolved, consult your vet. Or you may need to be treated by an animal behavior specialist.
The important thing is to find a solution for the good of your pet and so that you also do not lose sleep.
