Dogs have made a significant difference to the quality of human life thus it would only be fitting to give these animals love and attention. Dogs are well loved animals and considered not only as pets but also as members of the family. Some dog owners would even care for the dog as if it is a baby.

Dog owners have the tendency to hug and to kiss the pet thus they always want the dog to be around. Dogs are treated as babies therefore, an owner would constantly worry about the well being of the pet. Some pet parents would even over react and would rush to the vet if the dog is noticed to be off color.

Being considered as the baby of the family, it would not be surprising to see the family constantly observing the pet so that any unusual movement will be noticed. Dogs normally twitch when they sleep but pet parents not aware of this fact would worry and think that the twitching is a seizing episode. Dogs in deep sleep would twitch but because canine seizures are the concern of most pet owners, the twitching may be mistaken as seizure.

Seizure and twitching are both involuntary movements. A seizure can be distinguished from switching as in seizing episodes, the dog would have stiffer movements. A seizing dog will be difficult to rouse as they will not respond to the voice of the master. A twitching dog on the other hand can be easily roused from sleep. A twitching dog would easily respond to a pat or to the voice of the master. Twitching would not be harmful to dog but one that is seizing must be given appropriate attention.

Humans would dream when they are sleeping deeply. This is true with dogs too. Some humans sleep walk when dreaming, dogs twitch to act up the dream. The twitching dog may be dreaming of falling from heights. Twitching is basically a normal behavior but there are instances when the twitching dog has a medical concern. Constant twitching can be a sign of canine distemper. Canine distemper on its advance stage will affect the neurological system of the dog resulting to these involuntary movements.

At Sarah’s Dogs you can find out more about why dogs twitch in their sleep as well as first aid for dogs.

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