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Sep
Is It Normal For My 2 Year Old Dog To Sleep A Lot. This is the time when he is solidifying his status in his environment. Photography Zbynek Pospisil. I also have a 2 year old dog named Bailey but its just not. This lap dog will sleep all day as long as you are near.
A 16-week old puppy sleeps an average of 112 hours per day and up to 14 hours or more. She estimates that the lower end is probably around 14-15 hours per day. It is very important to first rule out an underlying physical cause as a lack of intervention could be life threatening. Below we will review the quality of life and signs of when it is time. That equates to about 50 of their day. If youre not used to it it can be worrying to start with but dogs sleeping half the time is actually normal.
If youre not used to it it can be worrying to start with but dogs sleeping half the time is actually normal.
She had blessed my life since I was 25 as a mere 5 month old pup. Now were just under a month of my 40 birthday and I couldnt let it go on. Puppies need the most sleep of all just like human infants. That equates to about 50 of their day. Dogs naturally sleep for long periods of time and sleeping a lot is nothing to worry about in a dog that is active enjoying his food and living life to the fullest. Again report excessive sluggishness or sleepiness to your veterinarian as some illnesses can cause these signs.