How Was Your Day? VII

[maidmarian]

Can dogs suffer from insomnia?? One of mine woke me up before 4am and would not settle ... I feel like a zombie

Basically yes.
Dogs are very sensituve ti their human familys
wellbeing and pick up on any stress or worry there
and are aware when they are not well.

When dogs are older they have similar problems
to humans
If sleep too.much in day / sleep.less well at night
Suffer ageing probems eg hip/ bladder . If their
sight & hearing deteriorate the dark at night
can be frightening.
They can also become diabetic and like humans-
if have pain dont sleeo well.

If it continues and you cant see a likely answer
perhaps consult vet.. If cause established can
be treated or various natural remedies& canine
meds available .
With pets like babies and infants - its worrying
because they cant tell you what is wrong
as older children & adults can!
Hope you can resolve problem soon!

[swmc66]

Talking about insomnia my 16 yr old son was almost in tears this morning as he has not slept for two nights! He has his History GCSE today and only slept an hour. Had his maths A level yesterday and thinks he did really badly through lack of sleep. Glad i do not have exams anymore.

[Perdita]

Basically yes.
Dogs are very sensituve ti their human familys
wellbeing and pick up on any stress or worry there
and are aware when they are not well.

When dogs are older they have similar problems
to humans
If sleep too.much in day / sleep.less well at night
Suffer ageing probems eg hip/ bladder . If their
sight & hearing deteriorate the dark at night
can be frightening.
They can also become diabetic and like humans-
if have pain dont sleeo well.

If it continues and you cant see a likely answer
perhaps consult vet.. If cause established can
be treated or various natural remedies& canine
meds available .
With pets like babies and infants - its worrying
because they cant tell you what is wrong
as older children & adults can!
Hope you can resolve problem soon!

It might have been too much rest during the day .. it is very hot here now and although I take them for only short walks during the day, they tend to sleep more ... She is fine, I am sure, was perky as anything when I took them for an hour walk in the cool morning hours at 6.30am

[Perdita]

Basically yes.
Dogs are very sensituve ti their human familys
wellbeing and pick up on any stress or worry there
and are aware when they are not well.

When dogs are older they have similar problems
to humans
If sleep too.much in day / sleep.less well at night
Suffer ageing probems eg hip/ bladder . If their
sight & hearing deteriorate the dark at night
can be frightening.
They can also become diabetic and like humans-
if have pain dont sleeo well.

If it continues and you cant see a likely answer
perhaps consult vet.. If cause established can
be treated or various natural remedies& canine
meds available .
With pets like babies and infants - its worrying
because they cant tell you what is wrong
as older children & adults can!
Hope you can resolve problem soon!

It might have been too much rest during the day .. it is very hot here now and although I take them for only short walks during the day, they tend to sleep more ... She is fine, I am sure, was perky as anything when I took them for an hour walk in the cool morning hours at 6.30am

[Dazzle]

I'm glad to hear your dog seems fine now Perdy. If it happens again I'd say the likely cause would be that she's in some kind of pain or discomfort and needs to see a vet. It's very worrying when our beloved pets aren't themselves.

Talking about insomnia my 16 yr old son was almost in tears this morning as he has not slept for two nights! He has his History GCSE today and only slept an hour. Had his maths A level yesterday and thinks he did really badly through lack of sleep. Glad i do not have exams anymore.

I hope your son's history exam went well and that he sleeps tonight!

[Perdita]

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[Perdita]

Talking about insomnia my 16 yr old son was almost in tears this morning as he has not slept for two nights! He has his History GCSE today and only slept an hour. Had his maths A level yesterday and thinks he did really badly through lack of sleep. Glad i do not have exams anymore.

Awww bless him, easy to forget how worried some of us were when we were sitting exams .. I agree, I too am glad I don't have to sit them anymore

[Perdita]

I'm glad to hear your dog seems fine now Perdy. If it happens again I'd say the likely cause would be that she's in some kind of pain or discomfort and needs to see a vet. It's very worrying when our beloved pets aren't themselves.

I am sure she is fine, done it before a few weeks ago, she is fine when I give her attention and play with her .. I think she is just wide awake and bored and thinks Mummy is just the person to do something about it

[Perdita]

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[Tuareet]

We took our dog to the vet as we were worried he was ill but they couldn't find a thing wrong with him. Like Perdy I think he thinks well I'm awake and want someone to play with me.