What Your Pet’s Sleep Style Says About Them

Your fur kiddo probably sleeps in tons of adorable poses each night. But do you know what each of them means, and when they’re cause for concern?

The Curled Up Pup

If your fur kid is sleeping shaped like a donut, it just means that they are feeling secure. It’s also a bit of their ancient instincts kicking in. Animals sleep like this in the wild to conserve body heat and protect their underbellies. Today, it just means your fur kid is getting a good snooze in.

Passed Out, Belly Up

Fur kids who sleep with their bellies to the sky are totally ignoring their instincts to preserve warmth and protect themselves. But this isn’t a bad sign at all. In fact, it shows that they don’t need to worry about anything bad because they completely trust that you’ll protect them.

The Loaf

Loafing is when your fur kid sleeps with their paws tucked in. This adorable sleeping style means your fur kid is only half-sleeping. They may just want a quick nap, or they are keeping alert for snack time.

The Cuddle Buddy

If your fur kid sleeps pressed right up next to you or another furry friend, they’re basically saying, “you’re family.” Communal sleeping means trust, comfort, and security, and even deeper sleeps that will have them dreaming about their favorite things.

The “Can’t” Sleeper

Not being able to sleep happens to everyone from time to time – furry or otherwise. But consistently sleeping less can be a sign that something’s wrong. Some common culprits include pain from arthritis, hyperthyroidism, and anxiety.

Ways to Support Sleep Naturally

Sleep is incredibly important for your fur kid’s overall health. During sleep, the body can rest and repair, as well as get ready for the day. Lack of sleep can have a domino effect on their health. That’s why addressing the underlying cause with your vet is incredibly important. Alongside their recommendations, you can use different, vet-approved natural supplements to support your fur kiddo, depending on the root cause:

• Hyperthyroidism: More common in cats than in dogs, hyperthyroidism causes restlessness and an inability to sleep well. Help balance your fur kiddo’s thyroid with NHV Resthyro.
  
  
• Anxiety: New environments or new additions to the home can stress fur kids out to the point of sleeplessness. Other triggers, like thunderstorms, can keep pets from getting a good night’s sleep. The NHV Anxiety and Stress Support Kit may help them keep their calm and get some much-needed rest
  
  
• Discomfort from Arthritis: No one sleeps well when they’re uncomfortable. The NHV Arthritis and Joint Pain Super Relief Kit offers natural support for their joints with holistic and 100% natural ingredients.
  

Is your sleepy fur kid’s issue not addressed by these? NHV has 37 unique supplements that support over 150 pet conditions. If you’d like support discovering the best ones to help your little one get a full night’s rest, you can reach out to our friendly Pet Experts using the chat box below!