Why does my Dog Sleep all Day?

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Why does my Dog S​leep All Day?

How many hours does a dog sleep?
Humans have different sleep needs. An adult, for example, needs 8 hours of sleep a day, while a newborn needs 20 hours, on average.
With dogs, this is also common. Differences between breeds can impact how many hours a dog sleeps. Generally speaking, an adult pet sleeps between 12 and 14 hours a day.
Furthermore, it is normal for a puppy to sleep a lot — up to 18 hours daily. Therefore, although it may seem like your dog is a big sleeper, it is natural for him to actually rest for many hours a day.

Why do dogs need so much sleep?
According to some experts, dogs can spend up to 50% of their time sleeping and 30% resting periodically. This means they are actually active for 20% of the day. However, this proportion can vary from dog to dog.
Furthermore, these periods of activity and rest are interspersed throughout the day, giving a different impression of the proportion of rest and energy expenditure. It can also happen that senior dogs have fewer moments of energy, resting more and being more passive in activities.

Dogs' sleep problems
There are three main factors that can influence why dogs sleep so much. The first point is age and routine habits. Younger and older pets feel a greater need for sleep.
However, dogs that spend a lot of time alone may also develop the habit of resting more frequently. This may be a natural sign due to the routine they have developed, but it is important to be aware of possible canine depression.
On the other hand, some problems that cause pain in the dog can lead him to appear to be resting, precisely in an effort to avoid pain. As they are quieter and lie down, they can take more naps.

Canine arthritis, for example, can be the cause of this symptom, especially when it occurs in older dogs. Additionally, there are some symptoms that indicate whether sleepiness is a sign of a larger problem:
dog suddenly changed sleep pattern.
Dog sleeps even when there is something different to do, like visitors, new toys, etc.
naps interfere with meal or water drinking habits.
He doesn't wake up easily in the morning.
dog falls asleep suddenly, even during play or activities.
dog wakes up suddenly, in a state of fright or stress.
dog becomes scared or shows aggression when you get close to him.
It is worth mentioning that, often, increased sleep in dogs brings other physical symptoms, such as lameness, lack of desire to move around (walk, run or jump). It can also cause dysregulation of eating habits, as well as urination or defecation.