Why does my puppy shake, kick, and cry in her sleep? Is it normal?

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She is 3 weeks old but when she is sleeping she sometimes shakes and kicks while crying.. I raised my other pup and she never done these things so it kinda worries me. Is that normal? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | 0 lbs

Lauren Kennedy, DVM · Accepted Answer

While sleeping it is completely normal for a dog, even a puppy, to dream. This often looks m like twitching, running, and crying/yelping/barking. This is all very normal. As long as your puppy is well rested and acting normal when she is awake you should have nothing to worry about. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

Why does my puppy shake, kick, and cry in her sleep? Is it normal?

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