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Dr. Ellen Marcinkiewicz BVSc. MRCVS

Why is my dog twitching in their sleep? Vet's guide to dreaming vs seizures

Dog sleeping on cushion.

If you’re a pet parent, you might have noticed your dog twitching in their sleep. Firstly, it’s important to note that for the most part, twitching is not uncommon.

Whether they’re in a peaceful slumber dreaming about eating their favorite long-lasting dog chew, playing with one of the best dog toys or they’re keeping themselves occupied in dreamland with one of the best rope dog toys — momentary periods of twitching, vocalization and even paddling are nothing out of the ordinary.

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