Should I be concerned?

Hello vets,For the past few days my dog has had nightmares and puppy dreams I guess you would call it. Should I be concerned? It’s to the point of him growling and moving (not sleepwalking yet but he has stood up in his sleep) and I try to wake him up but it’s getting just a little harder each time. He has been diagnosed with seperation anxiety and we are trying to do training before putting him on medications. He is on no other medications and we have just recently moved but I had my husband place familiar scents in the house so the dogs wouldn’t be stressed. Do I need to see a vet about this?

Hello.  Are you in the States?  I only ask because anxiety is often treated by behavioural methods in the UK, trying to pinpoint and slowly desensitise to the route cause of the issue, rather than using meds to sedate or alter behaviour as a first line.  Like with humans, anxiety spotted and treated positively early on, can prevent an escalation later. As regards sleep movements, a certain amount of movement in one's sleep is normal - indeed, many humans dream and sleepwalk, often when their brain is processing 'stuff,' including new experiences.  We apparently only remember a small proportion of our dreams, so may not be aware how much we do it.  Apparently, dogs also go through REM stages of sleep and a lot of experts hypothesise that they therefore probably dream.  It is important to differentiate sleep movememts from eg night time fitting, which could be more worrying, so it may be worth mentioning it your your vets if you have concerns.

I'm sorry to hear that your dog is upset. Cats and dogs often dream or even have bad dreams. Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep is a part of both human and dog sleep cycles. REM sleep is when people have the most vivid dreams. As this stage goes on, dogs might twitch, kick, growl, cry, or even scream. That being said, if your dog does strange things while it sleeps, like growling loudly or moving around a lot, it might have a REM sleep disorder. Having this condition is not the same as having nightmares, and the sounds and movements are stronger. Your dog's distress could also be caused by separation anxiety. Dogs that have separation anxiety may get stressed out, which could make them have bad dreams. Moving to a new house might also be a reason, since dogs can get stressed out by changes in their environment. It is recommended that you talk to a vet if your dog's symptoms last longer or get worse, or if you notice any other signs of distress or strange behavior. They can help you figure out if there's a bigger problem that needs to be fixed. To help your dog feel less anxious in the meantime, keep giving it a safe and familiar place to stay. Remember that when it comes to your pet's health, it's always best to talk to a professional. I hope your dog gets better soon and play [url=https://geometrydash-free.com/]geometry dash[/url] with you.

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