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Unusual pet sleep behaviors to watch out for

New nighttime restlessness can reflect pain, cognitive change or another health problem.

New nighttime restlessness can reflect pain, cognitive change or another health problem. Veterinary assessment helps interpret altered sleep behavior.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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