less<\/em> than non-working pups—about 12 hours. This is different from cats that sleep more the more active they are when they’re awake.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Can Pets Suffer from Sleep Problems, Too?<\/h2>\n
Yes, of course pets can suffer from sleep problems; but usually these problems aren’t sleep disorders as much as they are symptoms of a weakened physical or mental state. Changes in sleep habits can be a sign of illness—like anemia, hyperthyroidism, or even diabetes—or something that’s harder to spot in non-humans, like depression. What’s worrisome is that pet owners rarely get to observe their furry friends for a full 24 hours, so unless the change is very extreme, sleep problems can go unnoticed for a long time. If you are worried, we encourage you to check your Snoopy or Garfield for other signs of illness or personality changes—like loss of appetite; or uncharacteristic crankiness, distress, lethargy or disinterest—before\u00a0jumping the gun and making an emergency trip to the vet.<\/p>\n
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