worried.. please help!!

sharpeilove3963 · 01-07-2008, 12:15 AM

i have a 4 year old male chinese shar pei, he sleeps in my bed with me, soundly through out the night, during the day, he will follow me while i am up and about around the house, but if i sit down to watch tv or something he will plop down right next to me and sleep again. i also suspect he sleeps when i am at work. he is eating , drinking, and pooping normally, i also take him for a run about once a day, during which he is extremley active and normal. however, he still sleeps atleast more than half the day away. (around 16-18 hours probably) is this normal? because i am becoming exremley worried! thanks!!

IslandMutts · 01-07-2008, 12:19 AM

just make sure he is getting enough exercise... at least an hour worth of walking a day. it would probably be beneficial to ask your vet this question, but my dogs sleep when they have nothing else to do. so aside from walks, following me around the house, and the time we spend playing ball, they pretty much lounge and sleep all day.