The Science of Slumber: Decoding Your Pet’s Sleep Habits

our pets need a staggering amount of rest, with puppies requiring up to 20 hours and adults needing between 12 and 16 hours of shut-eye daily. While they spend about 10% of that time in REM sleep—often "paddling" as they dream—senior pets can become quite restless due to cognitive dysfunction or dementia. To ensure everyone gets a decent night's sleep, one might consider a heated bed, a gentle…