<\/span><\/h2>\nIf they’re doing a lot of chewing, then they’re likely going through a growth spurt. Because puppies grow fast, they experience some discomfort. Chewing is a way to help ease their discomfort. Another way to tell if your puppy is going through a growth spurt is if they’re losing their hair.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>Why is my puppy sleeping so much all of a sudden?<\/span><\/h2>\nDrowsy dogs may be suffering from an ache or pain, an endocrine disorders such as hypothyroidism or hyperadrenocorticism, anxiety or many other serious ailments. 3 Getting a thorough workup from your vet, which may include blood work and other tests, is the only way to know for sure.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>What ages do puppies go through growth spurts?<\/span><\/h2>\nDogs reach adolescence between six and 18 months. During adolescence, your dog will go through rapid growth spurts, which may cause some mild pain. When permanent teeth come in, your dog will need chew toys to relieve the pressure on the jaw.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>Are puppies more tired some days?<\/span><\/h2>\nThe answer, in most cases, is probably not. Puppies tend to sleep from 18-20 hours per day on average and variations from these limits are not unusual. Just like human babies, as your puppy gets older they’ll gradually need less sleep with adult dogs sleeping for 14 hours per day on average.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>At what age do puppies have growth spurts?<\/span><\/h2>\nPuppies Grow Quickly from Three to Five Months<\/b> All puppies grow quickly between the ages of three and five months. Small breeds grow the most during this time. By the time they reach six to eight months of age, they’ve either finished growing or their growth has started to slow down.<\/p>\n<\/span>Do puppies go through growth spurts where they sleep more?<\/span><\/h2>\nThere are expected periods during a puppy’s life in which he logs extra sleep. One example is a growth spurt, which can come on literally overnight. The extra sleep during growth spurts allows your puppy the opportunity to rest from taxing developmental leaps he is experiencing.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>Do puppies have a growth spurt at 8 weeks?<\/span><\/h2>\nSmall breed dogs will reach their adult size faster than larger breeds. All puppies will grow the most between birth and 8-weeks of age. Then growth gradually slows down.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>Do puppies have a growth spurt at 12 weeks?<\/span><\/h2>\nMost 12-week-old puppies are only a fraction of their adult length and of weight. Most puppies will gain or grow rapidly between birth and 6 months of age and how much they grow or gain will depend on their breed, diet, and ultimate adult size.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>Why does my puppy sleep more than usual?<\/span><\/h2>\nStress, Anxiety, and Boredom<\/b> A dog that is going through psychological difficulties such as anxiety, stress, and boredom would sleep a lot. If your dog is stressed or feeling anxious, you will notice them becoming lethargic and they will doze off often.<\/p>\n<\/span>Is my puppy sick or just tired?<\/span><\/h2>\nLethargy is a sign that something may be troubling your dog. A lethargic dog may be uninterested in playing, going for a walk, or participating in activities they usually enjoy. Normal fatigue or sore muscles can sometimes be due to high temperatures, but you should see a vet if symptoms persist for more than two days.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>What month do puppies grow the most?<\/span><\/h2>\nIf they’re doing a lot of chewing, then they’re likely going through a growth spurt. Because puppies grow fast, they experience some discomfort. Chewing is a way to help ease their discomfort. Another way to tell if your puppy is going through a growth spurt is if they’re losing their hair.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>Do puppies have a growth spurt at 5 months?<\/span><\/h2>\nPuppies Grow Quickly from Three to Five Months All puppies grow quickly between the ages of three and five months. Small breeds grow the most during this time. By the time they reach six to eight months of age, they’ve either finished growing or their growth has started to slow down.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>Do puppies sleep more some days than others?<\/span><\/h2>\nThe short answer is no. You will see variations on the amount of sleep according to age and breed, and activity, but young puppies need about 18 to 20 hours of sleep a day. (Adult dogs typically sleep about 14 hours a day, as a comparison.)<\/b><\/p>\n