{"id":2048,"date":"2025-02-21T14:23:47","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T22:23:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillsvets.com\/blog\/?p=2048"},"modified":"2025-02-07T14:25:30","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T22:25:30","slug":"decoding-pet-sleep-what-your-pets-sleep-patterns-say-about-their-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillsvets.com\/blog\/decoding-pet-sleep-what-your-pets-sleep-patterns-say-about-their-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Decoding Pet Sleep: What Your Pet’s Sleep Patterns Say About Their Health"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When it comes to our pets, it\u2019s easy to take their sleep for granted. After all, they can nap on cue and have few, if any, responsibilities keeping them up at night. But a closer inspection of pet sleep patterns\u2014particularly changes in sleep duration, restlessness, or unusual sleeping positions \u2014 can be subtle signs of a health concern warranting a call to the vet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To awaken pet families to the importance of pet sleep health, our team<\/a> at Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates<\/a> has put together some tips for making sure your pets are getting plenty of shuteye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Much Sleep Do Pets Need?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Adult dogs should be snoozing for 12-14 hours every day, while their puppy<\/a> counterparts may be zonked out for 19 hours. Cats, well known for their sleep talents, spend up to 16 hours every day asleep, with some heavy-eyed kittens<\/a> needing as much as 20 hours of solid rest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Checking in on Pet Sleep Quality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While it certainly isn\u2019t necessary, or possible, to watch over your pet as they sleep, there are some simple things to watch for that signal your pet is getting quality sleep, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n