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My guess is it might be having nightmares or muscle spasms. I'd say keep an eye on the dog for a week or two and if it continues each night or in a pattern which you feel is too often then have the dog seen by a vet.
AnswerDogs can dream and if you watch them their eyes are much like a humans in REM sleep (eyes going back and forth and blinking) sometimes their noses twitch, tails wag and the feet will move as if they are running. They may mumble a bark every so often. If the dog is just twitching and appears still I suggest as the above poster did that you take your dog into the vets ASAP.
NO NO, ignore the above answer, yes your pet can dream which would cause them to spasm, move, but its mainly due to REM sleep. Like humans, when dogs enter REM sleep they spasm, twitch, much like our eyes do when we enter REM sleep, except for them its not just their eyes, it can be legs, paws, body.
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During sleep, your body goes through different sleep cycles that involve muscle relaxation. Sometimes, when transitioning between stages of sleep, your muscles might twitch or jerk, leading to body movements or shaking. This is usually normal and not a cause for concern.
Why does my cat's legs shake when he sleeps?
Cats' legs may shake when they sleep due to dreaming or muscle twitches, which are normal behaviors. It is similar to how humans may twitch or move during sleep.
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Sometimes,but not always.
Are pythons nocturnal?
No, but they sometimes sleep during days.
Do the fish sleep?
Yes, Fish sleep not like we do they don`t have eyelids to close they sometimes sleep during the day.
What does it mean when you kick violently in your sleep?
You could be having a nightmare.
Is to much sleep for you i sleep 8 hours a night and sometimes 1 hour during the day?
no - not really
Do cows sleep with their eyes opened or closed?
No. They close their eyes like us when they sleep.
Is a turkey vulture a nocturnal hunter?
no because sometimes they sleep during the day
What do tigers like to do during the day?
Hunt, Take care of their baby's, and sometimes just sleep.
What is the medical term meaning a group of potentially fatal disorders in which breathing repeatedly stops during sleep?
Obstructive sleep apnea is the medical term meaning periods during sleep when breathing stops. It is sometimes abbreviated OSA.
Why do i shake during sleep?
A person who shakes while sleeping should seek answers from a medical professional. There could be no reason for concern but that should be determined by the professional.
