Have you ever noticed your Frenchie circling, pacing, and changing sleep patterns? If yes, then know, it is because of restlessness. French bulldogs are often hit by the negative consequences of restlessness.
Why is my French Bulldog so Restless? Boredom, lack of exercise, having the energy to pent up, separation anxiety, fleas and ticks, phobias, and tapeworms are the common reasons causing restlessness in your Frenchie. Sometimes, critical health conditions such as dog dementia, cardiac issues, and developing cognitive dysfunction can also lead to the restlessness of your Frenchie.
No worries as you can take him out of restlessness and make him all good if you follow the solutions I have worked on with my Frenchie. Keep reading and you will get to know what are the signs of restlessness in your Frenchie pal and how to overcome it.
How Do I Know If My French Bulldog Is Restless?
Well, before jumping into the solutions for the restlessness of your little Frenchie pie, a part you should not miss is how to know whether she is restless.
You might have noticed in some situations your Frenchie pal is pacing, circling, and more often adjusting his sitting position or sleeping position. A closure observance clears you that he is not having a comfortable sleep since due to restlessness he often changes his creeping pattern.
Therefore, remember that the most displayed symptoms of restlessness in your Frenchie are:
- Pacing
- Circling
- Often changing sitting positions
- Changing sleeping patterns
After noticing such changes and the awkward behaviors of your Frenchie you should understand what is exactly wrong with him. Most of the time it is only restlessness.
Now, my advice from what I have experienced with the problem of restlessness of my Frenchie ball is, to have a visit to the vet. This is the most suitable action to take if you feel like you can’t handle the situation all alone.
But, if you do have an idea about your Frenchie’s situation of restlessness you can read about the ways to rest your French Bulldog and get your problem solved if it is at the surface level.
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Most commonly a French bulldog goes restless due to medical or behavioral issues like the rest of the dog breeds. On one hand, the restlessness of your Frenchie boy depicts any of his pains or anxious conditions.
No matter what, first you have to identify the exact reasons for your Frenchie pal to become so restless. Let’s dig into what I have identified based on Frenchie’s problem of restlessness.
1 . A Strong Hit By The Boredom
French bulldogs are born to be clingy and to stay with their owner 24/7. So, when they miss this phase, they get bored easily. Hope you know how boredom can hit even a human being. So, then no need of explaining how it blackouts a clingy breed like French bulldogs.
Therefore, boredom can be a reason for your Frenchie to become restless.
2 . Fears And Phobias
If your Frenchie has become restless because of a phobia or a fear, it can be easily identified.
Usually, phobias and fears trigger the restlessness of your Frenchie and when it reaches its highest level your poor Frenchie ball might even cry. Strange sounds, humming sounds, new surroundings, and new sights might tend to grow fears and phobias within your Frenchie.
3 . Separation Anxiety
As a Frenchie owner, you might know for sure how bonded he is to you. When you are home he is following you even to the bathroom. Then when you have to leave for work or out somewhere from home without him, he gets so upset and sad.
Finally, a constant happening of this incident can lead your Frenchie ball to have separation anxiety. As a result, he might get hit by restlessness even when you are home.
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4 . Tapeworms
Tapeworms are common with all doggy breeds and are no exception for Frenchies as well. They are intestinal parasitic worms that can lead to intestinal blockages.
Frenchie pups are often hit by this problem and as a result, they display restless behaviors. Now, don’t think that tapeworms are not a threat to adult Frenchies.
When the actions of tapeworms become unbearable your Frenchie might get restless.
5 . Ticks And Fleas
Indeed, ticks and fleas do not have a long lifetime in your Frenchie’s body since they have very short coats. But, it is still possible for ticks and fleas to make your Frenchie restless and itchy for the whole day.
It is very uncomfortable for them and might carry infectious diseases to your Frenchie.
Apart from the above-mentioned common reasons, there can be some critical medical reasons such as dog dementia, cardiac issues, Cushing’s disease, and cognitive dysfunction that can lead your French pal to be so restless.
Now, these are not to panic you, but to be well aware. So, carefully read the next part on what you can do to rest your Frenchie buddy.
Why Is My French Bulldog Restless At Night?
If your Frenchie is showing restless behaviors, especially at night you might know that several reasons are fair enough for them to become restless.
They can be as just as some simple reasons and can reach some critical medical issues. What I found were as follows.
- Weird sounds – your PC, Refrigerator
- Boredom
- Energy to pent up
- Alarms
- Night time anxiety
- Loneliness
- lack of attention
- Need a potty outing
Apart from the above reasons, some critical medical conditions can also make your Frenchie restless at night.
- Cardiac issues
- Dog dementia
- Cognitive dysfunction
These can occur mostly if your Frenchie is a grandpa already and you should be very attentive about the medical conditions that are possible with such an age.
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After identifying all the reasons for your Frenchie to be so restless, you should work on ways to gain back the rest in him. What can you do to rest your Frenchie?
1 . A Good Training
If your Frenchie is restless because of a phobia or a fear, you can try giving him proper training. Good training can always prevent your Frenchie from getting scared of new environments and objects.
Make sure to expose him more to society and outdoor activities that immensely contribute to developing a great sense of his surroundings and then eventually your Frenchie will get along with new sounds and new sights which make him restless.
2 . Proper Grooming
When your Frenchie is attacked by ticks and fleas and as a result, he suffers a lot from being restless, you can follow proper grooming tips even at home.
If not, take him to a groomer and make sure he is ticks-free and well-groomed.
3 . Keep Away Unsafe Plants And Products
Well, this might be a little confusing, but you should know that there are some plants and household products that can be poisonous and lead to the restlessness of your Frenchie.
Keep such plants and products away from him and you will notice that he is not displaying any restless behaviors.
4 . Take Your Frenchie Out For Walks
You know how much energy a French bulldog has. When that energy is not pent up properly they become restless mostly at night.
So make sure to take him out for at least 30 minutes walks and if you can do this before bedtime will be more productive.
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5 . Use Soothing Music And Diffusers
When your Frenchie is restless you can make the utmost use of some soothing music beside him. But you should seek vet advice when using diffusers though they can calm your Frenchie.
6 . Keep A Calming Herb Beside Him
As humans, dogs are also sensitive to calming herbs beside them. So, when your Frenchie is restless, especially at night, you can keep a calming herb where he sleeps. In that way also you can make your Frenchie rest.
But, it is better if you can ask the vet whether it is good for your Frenchie pal.
7 . Give Him Toys
Toys are always a good solution if your Frenchie is a bit restless. There are mind-stimulating toys that are designed for dogs and you can purchase one.
Sometimes, toys lead to a comfortable sleep and when your Frenchie is restless the best solution might be a comfy sleep.
Final Thoughts
I know the struggle of cooling down a restless Frenchie and that’s why I have shared my experience with you hoping it will help at least a few of you.
So, do not ever punish or scold your Frenchie pal for being restless. Instead, attend to his matter, find out the reason and go directly to the treatments. That’s the only way to get over the restlessness of your Frenchie.
Cheers till next time!
