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Wake-up grogginess is a universal thing for any being with a brain. Even insects (probably).
However most animals have more natural sleeping patterns which includes a whole lot of light napping which won't cause drowsiness in the same degree. That's how a dog can also go right from sleeping to barking out the window in less than a second, when it's only sleeping lightly.
So, when we are amused by a sleep-drunken dog, it's because it reminds us of the result of our own socially adapted and unnatural sleep cycle and relate it to our own sick experience.
Drowsiness from sleeping can also be a sign of dehydration, so make sure to to get enough water for you and your best friend.
(I just googled it for less than a minute, so I'm an expert now.
Tangentially related, but i have taken to sleeping twice per day for around 4-5 hours each very well. I have adhd and at some point during the day I will just mentally crash, in the past I sometimes fell asleep sitting up somewhere (rewarded with wild neck pains of course).
Since deliberately taking a sleep during the day that has been much less of an issue.
I have discussed the need for me to nap after work with my wife.. At first she didn't understand why I should skip the homely duties,.but after explaining my drinking habits just to stay awake, and her own schedule and habits looking the same, we have agreed that we all need a fucking nap. Just 40+ y/o things..