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Do animals actually dream the same way humans do

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sleepyobserverAsked May 27, 2026
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My dog twitches and makes little noises while sleeping sometimes and now I am curious if animals are basically dreaming too or if scientists still dont really know.

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Replies discuss studies suggesting many animals experience dream-like sleep activity.

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biologynerd882 weeks ago

We obviously cannot ask animals what they experienced, but brain activity studies strongly suggest they are processing memories and experiences during sleep.

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catsonkeyboard2 weeks ago

Sometimes my cat starts running in her sleep and then wakes up looking offended at reality.

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vettechsarah2 weeks ago

A lot of researchers believe many mammals do dream at least in some form. Dogs especially show sleep behaviors that look very similar to REM sleep in humans.

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