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Poodle Question: Hi, I have a toy Poodle named Charles who is almost 3 years old. He is in great shape and has no health conditions, his last vet checkup was just about 4 months ago. The problem is that he is not sleeping like he used to. He lays in his dog bed for hours before his eyes close and he keeps waking up during the night, and its not because he needs to go to the bathroom. My question is, can Poodles have insomnia? And if so, what can I do to help him? ~ Jessica
Answer: Hi Jessica. Yes, Poodles and all other dog breeds can have insomnia. While this is not common for Poodles, it is not unheard of.
There are several reasons why this is happening and most can be resolved. The most common reasons for a dog having insomnia are:
1st, being upset. Some Poodles are very sensitive to their owner's moods. If there is arguing in the home or a general feeling of unrest, your Poodle could be picking up on that. If your Poodle just recently had a canine friend move away or has not received visits from a well-liked family member, this could be causing Charles to feel sad and could be affecting his sleep.
2nd, a lack of exercise. Has something changed that has changed how often Charles is exercising? Perhaps a change in your work schedule? For example, if Charles is used to 1 good walk per day for 30 minutes, lowering that to a 20 minute walk every other day could be causing sleep disruption.
Answer: Hi Jessica. Yes, Poodles and all other dog breeds can have insomnia. While this is not common for Poodles, it is not unheard of.
There are several reasons why this is happening and most can be resolved. The most common reasons for a dog having insomnia are:
- They are upset/ Can sense that their owner is upset
- A lack of exercise
- Changes in the weather
- They are uncomfortable
- There is a medical problem
1st, being upset. Some Poodles are very sensitive to their owner's moods. If there is arguing in the home or a general feeling of unrest, your Poodle could be picking up on that. If your Poodle just recently had a canine friend move away or has not received visits from a well-liked family member, this could be causing Charles to feel sad and could be affecting his sleep.
2nd, a lack of exercise. Has something changed that has changed how often Charles is exercising? Perhaps a change in your work schedule? For example, if Charles is used to 1 good walk per day for 30 minutes, lowering that to a 20 minute walk every other day could be causing sleep disruption.
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A Poodle can have a lot of pent up energy if they do not receive enough exercise. A good walk for at least a 1/2 hour is the minimum...and any extra exercise such as a 2nd walk or play time in the yard can be very helpful.
3rd, a change in the weather. Dogs, and we have found this to be particularly true with the Poodle breed, are very sensitive to weather changes. If you live in an area which has been experiencing a lot of storms, it could be as simple as that. In addition, increased heat can affect a Poodle. When the weather is hot, a Poodle can eat up to 20% less. It can also affect their sleep. If the room in which Charles normally sleeps is colder or hotter than usual, do try to maintain temperature control which will greatly help if this is the case.
4th, being comfortable. Could it be that your Poodle's doggie bed is getting old and not as comfortable as usual? Or have you recently gotten a new bed for Charles?
5th, a medical problem. This is not likely, since you did just bring your Poodle for a check up a few months ago. However, just to be on the safe side, we would recommend another checkup. Be sure to mention the insomnia issue to your Poodle's veterinarian.
3rd, a change in the weather. Dogs, and we have found this to be particularly true with the Poodle breed, are very sensitive to weather changes. If you live in an area which has been experiencing a lot of storms, it could be as simple as that. In addition, increased heat can affect a Poodle. When the weather is hot, a Poodle can eat up to 20% less. It can also affect their sleep. If the room in which Charles normally sleeps is colder or hotter than usual, do try to maintain temperature control which will greatly help if this is the case.
4th, being comfortable. Could it be that your Poodle's doggie bed is getting old and not as comfortable as usual? Or have you recently gotten a new bed for Charles?
5th, a medical problem. This is not likely, since you did just bring your Poodle for a check up a few months ago. However, just to be on the safe side, we would recommend another checkup. Be sure to mention the insomnia issue to your Poodle's veterinarian.
Please re-read the possible reasons why your Poodle is having trouble sleeping to identify if any relate to your Poodle and then we will be able to go into more details to help you and Charles.
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