{"id":47,"date":"2022-04-28T08:53:53","date_gmt":"2022-04-28T08:53:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mintal.com\/?p=47"},"modified":"2022-07-15T09:56:40","modified_gmt":"2022-07-15T09:56:40","slug":"does-your-dog-snore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mintal.com\/blog\/does-your-dog-snore\/","title":{"rendered":"What If My Dog Snore?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>One consistent adversary to a restful night&#8217;s sleep is the annoying sound of snoring. While you typically expect this from your spouse, roommate, or child, it can also come from your furry friend. Follow along as we explore the causes, complications, and cures for dog snore.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_22 counter-hierarchy\">\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mintal.com\/blog\/does-your-dog-snore\/#Why_Does_my_Dog_Snore\" title=\"Why Does my Dog Snore?\">Why Does my Dog Snore?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mintal.com\/blog\/does-your-dog-snore\/#How_to_Help\" title=\"How to Help\">How to Help<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_my_Dog_Snore\"><\/span>Why Does my Dog Snore?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There are various reasons that can cause your dogs to\u00a0snore\u00a0when they are sleeping but below are some of the most common causes.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Consider the Breed<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>When it comes to snoring predisposition in canines, not all breeds are created equal. A handful of dog breeds are considered brachycephalic because they have a short snout and therefore a shorter breathing canal. While these snouts became shorter throughout generations of breeding, the soft palate in their throat never changed, rendering it disproportionate for the space it is in. Commonly known as flat-faced breeds, this group includes English Bulldogs, ShiTzus, Pugs, Boston Terriers, Boxers, and more.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img alt=\"What If My Dog Snore?-Mintal\" title=\"What If My Dog Snore?-Mintal\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1146\" height=\"720\" class=\"wp-image-48\" src=\"https:\/\/mintal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/dog1-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Consider the Breathing<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>As with humans, the foundational cause for dog snore is an airway obstruction. Sometimes, the obstruction can be harmless, such as when their tongue blocks the airflow because they are laying on their back. However, there are more severe obstructions to take into consideration.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Sleep apnea, while rare, can afflict dogs in a similar way as humans. Growths and abscessed teeth in the mouth can sometimes block nasal passages, causing breathing complications that may require medical intervention or even surgery. Further, some dogs can contract a fungal disease called Aspergillosis, which occurs when they inhale mold spores via hay, grass, or compost. The mold spores are breathed into the nasal cavity, which can lead to irritation and, you guessed it: snoring.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img alt=\"What If My Dog Snore?-Mintal\" title=\"What If My Dog Snore?-Mintal\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-94\" src=\"https:\/\/mintal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sindrome-del-perro-braquicefalico-copia-1-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"404\" height=\"313\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Consider the Body<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Dog Snore can stem from other factors as well. One example is Hypothyroidism, a condition that keeps the thyroid gland from making enough of the hormone that controls the metabolism. Both the test and treatment for this condition are fairly straightforward and can be accomplished with the help of your veterinarian.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Obesity impacts a dog&#8217;s quality of life in a variety of ways, including increasing their chances of snoring. When pets struggle with excess weight, some extra tissue can gather in their throat, therefore blocking the airflow. Out of the various causes for snoring, this is one of the most dangerous, as enough pressure around the airway can cause the trachea to collapse. If this is the case for your pup, it is likely time to make some changes in your dog\u2019s diet and activity levels.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img alt=\"What If My Dog Snore?-Mintal\" title=\"What If My Dog Snore?-Mintal\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1146\" height=\"720\" class=\"wp-image-51\" src=\"https:\/\/mintal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/dog3-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Help\"><\/span><strong>How to Help<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There are a variety of at-home methods to try out when your pet struggles with snoring. How their body is positioned can contribute to snoring, so readjusting them can often abate the issue. Additionally, moist and humid air not only eases snoring for humans, but pets as well, so a humidifier is a must-have.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Some dogs may also be sensitive or allergic to dust, pollen, dander, or secondhand smoke, so opening windows, changing the air filter, or using an air purifier can help ensure cleaner air and limit causes of snoring.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If your dog doesn&#8217;t have a history of snoring, but begins snoring one day out of the blue, seek veterinary attention as soon as you can, as this may indicate an infection or blockage in their nose or throat.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>At the end of the day, it is important to remember that dog snore is normal in most cases. After all, no matter how it may seem, dogs aren&#8217;t perfect. Regardless, it is important to be mindful of your dog&#8217;s breed, breathing habits, and body state to ensure that there are no underlying causes of concern.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>We hope this overview of dog snore was helpful, so you can get back to peaceful nights with your pooch. <a href=\"https:\/\/mintal.com\/mst\">Mintal Tracker<\/a> will protect your sleep<\/p>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center; color: #e24c41;\">\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center; color: #e24c41;\"><a class=\"artical-but\" href=\"https:\/\/mintal.onelink.me\/ZTyM\/sleeptracker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Free Download Mintal App<\/a><\/div>\r\n\u00a0<\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We hope this overview of dog snore was helpful, so you can get back to peaceful nights with your pooch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1144,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_daextam_enable_autolinks":"1","footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[16,17,18],"class_list":["post-47","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-snoring","tag-snoring","tag-dog-snore","tag-sleeping"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mintal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mintal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mintal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mintal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mintal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=47"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/mintal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":920,"href":"https:\/\/mintal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47\/revisions\/920"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mintal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1144"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mintal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=47"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mintal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=47"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mintal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=47"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}