Why Is My Dog Restless at Night? 9 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

 

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If you notice that your dog is restless in the middle of the night, it could be a sign that something is wrong. Restlessness in dogs can lead to poor sleep and disruption to the household. Dogs of all ages can experience restless sleep, and finding the cause and treating it is important. There are a number of common reasons that dogs can be restless at night, including pain, anxiety, or certain illnesses. Once the underlying cause of restlessness is treated, dogs can return to normal sleeping patterns, but some causes of restlessness might only be improved and not fixed entirely. Here are nine common causes of restlessness in dogs at night and what to do about them.

The 9 Reasons Why Dogs Are Restless at Night

1. Anxiety or Stress

Dogs experiencing elevated levels of anxiety or stress can have trouble sleeping. In this way, dogs are very similar to humans. Dogs can get stressed by a variety of things, some of which we might not even register as a stressful thing.  A move to a new place, new family members, travel, new pets, a change in diet, or a change in routine can all cause a dog to feel stressed out. The more obvious causes such as fireworks and thunderstorms can also cause great anxiety in some dogs.  In most cases, anxiety in dogs should subside when the conditions causing the stress resolve or when a dog acclimates to new circumstances. If you suspect that your dog has chronic or prolonged anxiety, your veterinarian might be able to prescribe medications to help deal with their anxiety

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