Question
Rusty
my 11 week old red nose pit bull at times seems very sluggish & will hardly be able to get up stairs he normally has no problem with; he also thrashes around wildly in his sleep... should I be concerned?
Answer
Hi Carey,
Thrashing around while sleeping isn't really anything to worry about. Your puppy is dreaming! Dogs are far more active while dreams than humans are. While humans tend to remain still when dreaming, dogs are known to run in their dreams, some even bark. Don't wake your puppy up during an active dream. Once a dog starts "running" or twitching, he's in the REM cycle, which is extremely deep sleep and when tests have shown there is the most brain activity. Interestingly, puppies and old dogs dream more than middle aged dogs. Dogs that are awakened from deep REM sleep may respond in much the same way you do: grouchily. In fact, if you have children it's important to instill in them that old adage: "let sleeping dogs lie." Statistically, 60 percent of dog bites happen to children and 70 percent of dog bites occur on the owner's property. In other words, the family dog can and will bite the kid if the kid hasn't been taught how to behave around the family pet.
If you're concerned that your puppy is having seizures and not dreaming, it is recommended that you call out your puppy's name to wake him. Shaking your puppy awake is not advisable as the sudden awakening may frighten the him, particularly if it is a high-action dream. After a seizure, dogs can have difficulty focusing on objects, he may seem lethargic for a couple of hours or longer. If you think your puppy isn't dreaming, but is having seizures do not put off having him examined by a veterinarian. Untreated seizures can cause brain damage, or even kill a dog. Low blood pressure is a common cause of seizures in some puppies. Metabolic disorders can contribute to seizures, including low calcium levels or high blood ammonia levels. Lead poisoning is a common cause of puppy seizures, since puppies chew on many objects that contain lead, such as the woodwork in older homes
If besides acting sluggish your puppy's tummy seems a little swollen, or if he tries to vomit, he may have worms. If you haven't yet treated your puppy for worms, or if you treated your puppy for worms more than two weeks ago, he should have a stool test run at your vet's office to rule out intestinal parasites.
Best of luck,
Patti
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