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Why Is My Pet Pacing at Night, and What Can I Do?
Causes of Restlessness
Prevention
Cure

Content: Most domesticated cats have also generally adapted to the human’s nighttime ritual, but sometimes their nocturnal nature kicks in and they awaken in the wee hours ready to hunt prey, create chaos, and otherwise just be a cat. So what causes this nighttime revelry, and what are the steps you can take to help your precious pet settle in? Causes of Restlessness
As far as dogs are concerned, restlessness is most commonly seen in puppies and younger dogs. Because they spend so much time sleeping during the day, there is a chance that when you’re ready to go to bed, they are ready for playtime. In mature or senior dogs, the reasons for nighttime disquiet can be more complex. Dementia is one of the possible causes for restlessness in pets, especially in older dogs and cats. If your senior animal paces the floors and simply cannot find peace during the night, you will want a vet to determine if there are health issues contributing to this condition. Pain can also cause nighttime pacing. Sometimes it’s as small as a bug bite that itches, but it can be any number of things – sore or torn muscles, painful growing bones, a cracked tooth or nail. In these cases, a vet visit is also in order.