2007-10-17 15:52:48 · 12 answers · asked by cinzia1029 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
If this is an adult dog, not funny. Animals with heart or lung disease often cannot breathe when laying down (because of fluid in the chest), so they try to sleep sitting up. Then they fall over, can't breathe, wake up and get no rest at all. If your dog is on the older side, or has not been on heartworm preventative, I'd be very worried about this behavior as it could be a sign of heart failure.
2007-10-17 16:05:07 · answer #1 · answered by lizzy 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wow, a lot of opportunities, right here. My son, 4 weeks previous as of the day previous, additionally hates swaddling, and is clingy as all get out. My husband has a tendency to hold him for me a lot, yet i chanced on that a Boppy facilitates a lot! in case you have no longer have been given one, it relatively is that U-shaped pillow which you will locate at any Walmart interior the toddler section. i take advantage of mine for nursing, yet I additionally lay Gabriel's head on the best of the U and curl the ends against his aspects, so it mimics him being held. And he would not get sweaty from it, the two! you may additionally attempt the swing, which became right into a lifesaver for my older son while he became into an toddler. It rocks him to sleep. i do no longer understand what you're able to do approximately him at night, although, via fact which you may no longer permit slightly one sleep in a swing or on a Boppy unsupervised. and because he's screaming particularly of basically whining, some thing else ought to ok be up with him. He could have gas, i might attempt giving him slightly simethicone (little tummies, or regularly occurring gas-alleviation drops). For his weight, supply him 0.3mL, the marker could be on the dropper that incorporates the bottle. it can't harm to attempt at any fee. If he starts passing gas like mad, that became into the undertaking. good success, and get some sleep!
2016-10-07 03:32:12 · answer #2 · answered by bedlion 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds funny,but if the dog has never done it before,he could be having breathing problems.Dogs who have a hard time breathing will sit up,as it is easier to breathe.I would watch for shortness of breath,coughing,panting or bluish gums and tongue.You may just want to take the dog to the vet for a check -up just to be sure there isn't a problem.
2007-10-17 16:06:54 · answer #3 · answered by Dances With Woofs! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is this new or has he always done it? It is not normal for a dog to sleep while standing. I think. Maybe there is something inside that hurts him. Why we can't lie down. Ask your Vet. He may need x-rays to see what's up. Physically. Blood panel would show organ issues. Enlargement, etc.
2007-10-17 16:07:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah thats cool,i have 5 dogs and 1 of them does that,i go over and lay her down and pet her for a few min.its as thou they dont want to miss out on anything..funny tho.cheers
2007-10-17 15:57:12 · answer #5 · answered by shrebee 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hahahah
Take a video of it !
hes probly trying really really hard to stay up
like when you see little kids fall asleep standing
2007-10-17 15:57:01 · answer #6 · answered by Tim 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
He sounds like a cute dog.
2007-10-17 15:55:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My dogs do that all the time and I heard that I did once also...
...Until I fell off of the couch and hit the floor.
2007-10-17 15:56:14 · answer #8 · answered by krow1125 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Post a video of this. That sounds funny.
Oh yes, you probably want serious advice...
Consult your vet.
2007-10-17 15:56:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would call the vet and ask them, although it may be cute he may have a medical condition.
2007-10-17 16:09:23 · answer #10 · answered by Nikki 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋