Why is my dog always sleeping?

Adult dogs spend about 10 to 12 percent of their sleeping time in REM sleep. Puppies spend a greater proportion of their sleep time in REM. ... Older senior dogs always sleep more than younger dogs, and 20 hours or more a day of sleeping does not mean an old dog is ill; they're just tired out. read more

If your dog has enough to do during the day, it will usually stay awake during the day and then sleep at night when you do. Sleep patterns. Dogs have the same sleep patterns as humans. When your dog first goes to sleep, it enters the slow wave or quiet phase of sleep. It will lie quite still and is oblivious to its surroundings. read more

Cost of Always Sleeping Treatment for this symptom can vary greatly in cost. For example, should your dog be diagnosed with diabetes, treatment of the condition can be around $3,000, depending on the cost of living in the area where you reside. read more

All dogs sleep a lot—and some sleep even more. In fact, depending on the breed, your dog might sleep up to 18 hours a day. Larger breeds sleep more, according to PetPlace. On average, though, a dog sleeps half the day away—about 12 hours or so. Dogs don't sleep the way we do. Instead, they take a lot of short naps. read more