There’s nothing cuter than a sleeping puppy or kitten.

They zonk out at all hours of the day in sometimes crazy positions.

But do these adorable noises and movements indicate that your pet is dreaming?

Dog and cat sleeping

to understand dreams, let’s go over what we know about our brain wave patterns while we sleep.

A pet in this stage is sleeping with their eyes closed but can be easily woken up.

But what else do we know about our furry friends while they slumber?

Puppy sleeping with toy

Nearly Everything Your Dog Wants You to Know," tellsLive Science.

You may notice that your puppy or senior dog has more muscle movement than a middle-aged dog.