Why does my puppy twitch in his sleep? Is it normal or a seizure?

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Is it normal for my puppy to twitch a lot in his sleep? It's like he's having a seizure. (Hes not, he snaps out of it when I jostle him). Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | neutered | 1 month and 14 days old

Elva Ma DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question! Yes it is perfectly normal for puppies to twitch in their sleep. I like to think they are in a deep sleep and dreaming about chasing squirrels or something equally fun. :-) I hope this helps, and that jasper is happy and healthy!

Why does my puppy twitch in his sleep? Is it normal or a seizure?

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