My puppy jerks and twitches in his sleep. Is this normal behavior?

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When my pup sleeps he sometimes like jerks or like twitches for a good 30 seconds or so is this normal? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 15 days old | 7 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

It is quite common forvpuppies especially to move in their sleep, anything ranging from movement like they are running to hiccups and twitches. If you try to wake your dog and the twitching continues after he is awake then he should see a vet.

My puppy jerks and twitches in his sleep. Is this normal behavior?

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