How to Cure Your Dog's Snoring
He's furry, loveable ... and snores louder than a chainsaw. No, we're not talking about your spouse. We're talking about your dog. Just as common as a spouse or housemate who snore is a dog that snores.
In general, dog owners with dogs who snore have nothing to worry about. It's often not a sign of a medical condition or something ominous. It usually is a minor tissue obstruction in the throat or mouth or is caused by a dog breathing through a short snout. One of most common causes for dog snoring is allergy related problems. This can cause post-nasal drainage that can precipitate nighttime snoring.
While snoring may not be serious, it certainly can be disruptive, primarily to people who are losing sleep or patience from a noisy snorer. Treating snoring may require a few different tactics and potentially a visit to the veterinarian.
* Try changing your dog's bed to another material or clean it more frequently if you suspect allergies are the culprit.
* Laying splayed-out can cause snoring. Changing the bed to a round-shaped one causes the dog to curl up and may reduce snoring.
* Obesity can also lead to snoring. If your dog is overweight, put him on a diet and make him exercise more frequently. Sometimes simply losing a few pounds can greatly reduced the propensity to snore.
* Dogs with short facial structure, such as Pugs and Boxers, may be prone to snoring more so than other breeds with longer noses. If you have a short-nosed breed or one with unusual facial structure, you just may have to deal with the snoring. In some cases surgery while the dog is young could correct some breathing issues that may lead to snoring.
* If you've ruled out other causes of snoring, a visit with the vet could indicate whether polyps or other obstructions are causing the snoring. These may be removed.
* An otherwise healthy dog that snores no matter what may just be a snorer. If he is bothering you, have the dog sleep outside of your room or in a space where the sound of the snoring is shielded.