In our “Gold Souls, Gray Faces” series, we focus on the needs of senior pets and what you can do to ensure that their golden years stay golden, and you can continue to enjoy their company for as long as possible. We can do a lot to help our senior dogs in winter months when the weather gets cold.
They perk up when interested, they droop when sad, they fold back when threatened. Even if they had no useful function for hearing, ears are as much an outward sign of a dog’s mood as their tail. But of course, they’re also remarkable hearing devices. Dog ears are far more sensitive than human ones, and they’re capable of hearing at a higher frequency. Because dog ears are so good at bringing in the outside world, dogs rely on hearing even more than on their eyesight.
Your dog’s sleeping position, the way they twitch or move, and the amount of time they spend napping can reveal a lot about how they’re feeling. Sleeping habits can give clues about a dog’s health and happiness that you can interpret if you know what to look for. Of course, if you spot anything unusual or different about your dog’s sleeping behaviors, you should get to the vet for a checkup. Here are a few things to take notice of when your dog is sleeping and what they might mean.