If you have recently got a dog and are surprised that she sleeps almost all day - don't worry. This is absolutely normal. Veterinarian Ben Simpson-Vrienon, popular in Tiktok thanks to his professional advice, explained how much sleep the dog needs, and why it is important.
“How much sleep should the average dog get daily?” He asks in the video. "It is easy to assume that eight hours, as a person, will be enough. But in fact, dogs need 12 to 14 hours of sleep a day," the veterinarian said. And some - even up to 18 hours.
Especially many sleep:
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puppies,
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giant rocks,
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Very active dogs that quickly consume energy.
Unlike people who usually sleep with one long block at night, dogs divide sleep into several periods. They also mostly lead a daily lifestyle, but some sleep "catch up" in the afternoon - short vacations.
"It is not lazy or boredom is a natural need," Simpson-Vernon said. According to him, if the dog does not get enough sleep, it can lead to problems with behavior, reduction of overall well -being, and sometimes - to anxiety or aggression.
So if your dog spends a lot of time curled up with a ball - do not need it. Sleep is the basis of his health.
By the way, the CEO of the popular PETS4HOMES pet store Axel Lagerkrantz previously advised four breeds of dogs that are easy to care for at home. If you are just planning to get a four -legged friend, you may pay attention to those who do not need difficult care - and therefore will leave you a little more time for adaptation.
