Consciousness

[Max_Kolbe]

If we go by google's definition..

con·scious·ness
ˈkänCHəsnəs/
noun
1.the state of being awake and aware of one's surroundings.

I think it's safe to say that animals have that, and you can test it with external stimuli. If I hold a treat in front of dog, it will wag its tail or have any other number of reactions indicating that it is indeed aware of its surroundings.

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You are not aware of your surroundings when you are asleep. .

I hate to nitpick, but I think what you mean is you are not consciously aware of your surroundings.

Faith No More, I think that answers the question.

(Is there a band called, Faith Hill No More?)