Muscle twitches

[Sharpeigirl]

This probally isn't anything to worry about, but I'll just ask. Last night Sassy was lying in her crate and her entire back end was twitching. Like her muscles were haveing a spasm.. She wasn't acting like it was bothering her at all, but it scared me.. I just wonder if she overdid the exersice yesterday & pulled something. Or should I have her check by the vet..

[imported_Kat]

Was she sleeping? If she was just sleeping it was likely just our equivalent of REM sleep. I don't think it would have been a focal seizure if she didn't yelp or wake up disorientated after.

[courtnek]

both my dogs twitch while they sleep. dogs dream, and have REM sleep just like we do. twitching, leg running, whimpering is all part of it. If Sassy seems fine otherwise, I wouldnt worry about it. Maybe she was dreaming of catching a turkey for Thanksgiving....

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