Other safety precautions are that you should never massage a dog that is suffering from fever, shock or cancer. Also, as you massage, avoid any areas of unexplained swelling. Also, remember that massage is not a substitute for proper veterinary care, it is a compliment to it, and it has many benefits for their health.
Some studies have shown that your deep sleep should at least be 20% of your overall sleep. It means that since most adults need 8-9 hours of sleep, they will need about 1.6-1.8 hours of deep sleep to feel fully functional next day. However, the time of deep sleep is changed and that's mainly due to the change in the sleep need of different group of people. For instance: Age Group.
Updated April 25, 2016. Weâve all been told that we should get eight hours of sleep per night. This information is an average and might not be a perfect fit for everyone. Some may need more sleep and others less, and our needs may actually change through the years. Thus, the oft-recited advice that every person needs eight hours of sleep a night is a myth.