Why do dogs sleep with their eyes open?

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

Why do dogs sleep with their eyes open?

Dogs sleeping with their eyes open may be due to the following three reasons: 1. Not adapting to the environment. Usually dogs who have just arrived in a new environment may not adapt, resulting in the phenomenon of sleeping with their eyes open; 2. Genetic defects, dogs are born with Sleeping with eyes open is normal; 3. Eye diseases may be caused by irritation of the dog's eyes, which may lead to infection and eye diseases.

Tips:

Dogs will also sleep with their eyes open when they lack trace elements. Owners can supplement some nutrients to their dogs at ordinary times. To effectively improve this phenomenon, if the dog is caused by eye disease or other diseases, it is recommended to send the dog to the pet hospital for examination and treatment.