I recently read a blog in regards to canines suffering from Sleep Apnea. Now before you roll your eyes... hear me out. This article was very interesting and can give dog lovers everywhere food for thought.
More and more we are seeing canines share the bed. Many brachycephalic breeds such as Boston Terriors, Bulldogs and Pugs (to name a few) snore during sleep. This snore can actually be an indication of airway obstruction resulting in Sleep Apnea. Don't get me wrong I am not telling you to run out and find a Veterinary Clinic that does canine Sleep Studies. What I want you to consider is that your pups Sleep Apnea could actually be disturbing YOUR sleep.
So let's break it down, your dog is snoring and stops breathing which causes him to gasp and change positions to overcome the obstruction. He may even arouse and want to go out, or decide to paw at you to allow him under the covers. This activity can actually interrupt and prevent your normal progression through sleep staging. You are now suffering from the side effects of a Sleep Disorder that your dog has, thus leaving you unrested, irritable and unable to perform tasks efficiently throughout your day.
The solution? Give your canine companion his own designated sleeping area. Let's face it given the opportunity to sleep alongside you or play endless games of fetch with your new found energy... Fido will take to sleeping alone everytime!
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