The Science of Slumber: Decoding Your Pet’s Sleep Habits

About this episode

This episode explores the sleep habits of pets and the importance of understanding their sleep patterns.

It may seem like our cats and dogs do little else but snooze, but there is quite a lot going on behind those twitching whiskers and paddling paws. Understanding their sleep patterns is essential for any dedicated pet owner. This week's podcast helps to explain what's going on.

People in this episode

Host: Pete Wedderburn

Topics covered

• pet sleep
• animal behavior
• cats
• dogs
• pet care

Keywords

• pet sleep
• cats
• dogs
• sleep patterns
• animal behavior

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