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Why Is My Dog Sleeping So Much After Boarding. Another cause of their drowsiness could be due to hormonal problems like under-active thyroid glands. If your ears and nose were as strong as a dogs youd probably have a harder. Does my rescue dog sleep a lot because of past trauma. If your dog is sleeping more than is typical for his age and activity level how serious it is will depend on its cause.
But WHY do dogs sleep so much. How long does it take for rescue dogs to adjust. If your dog is sleeping more than is typical for his age and activity level how serious it is will depend on its cause. Or maybe hes just exhausted. A dog thats lethargic due to illness is different from one that just enjoys sleeping. Its all about REM.
A common condition in older dogs it is a decrease in thyroid levels which makes dogs sluggish lethargic and prone to weight gain.
If your dog is sleeping more than is typical for his age and activity level how serious it is will depend on its cause. Should I wake up my rescue dog if he is sleeping too much. If you notice that your dog is sleeping more than normal keep a sleep log and make an appointment with your vet. Puppies and older dogs will likely spend more of their time asleep. Some dogs with kidney problems also have a chemical smell to their breath and may stumble when walking. My senior rescue dog sleeps a lotshould I be worried.