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Why Does My Old Dog Sleep So Much. The older they get the more sleep they need and thats OK says Dr. A dog who sleeps more than normal and also displays mobility issues may be suffering from arthritis. Puppies large-breed dogs and older dogs may sleep more while small-breed dogs and working dogs may sleep less. If your dog does it only when youre gone it could indicate separation anxiety.
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Its only 930 am. As dogs age its normal for their energy levels to decrease. Older dogs require more. 2 days agoBut not all dogs need as much sleep. Larger dogs simply need to work harder to move their bodies about and it takes time to recover from that effort. When you think about this it makes sense.
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As much as a high fat. Otherwise dogs sleep so much for the same reasons we do. Just like senior citizens need more sleep an older dog sleeps a lot when compared to their younger counterparts. Age breed health and personality all play a part in how much your dog sleeps. The older they get the more sleep they need and thats OK says Dr. Now they may spend more time relaxing as many as 16 to 18 hours a day.