How can I help my small dog breathe better?

Run a humidifier: A humidifier will loosen and eventually reduce the amount of mucous in your dog’s lungs. A cold-moisture humidifier works best to add moisture to the air in your house. Consider adding a few drops of lavender or eucalyptus oil to the humidifier to make it easier for your dog to breathe indoors.

Do small dogs have breathing problems?

Tracheal Collapse This condition can make it difficult to breathe. Most dogs who experience this are of middle age or older, though occasionally, some young dogs may have tracheal problems. The most common sign of this problem is a dry, harsh cough that is sometimes referred to as a goose honk cough.

Why does my dog sound like he’s having trouble breathing?

Wheezing is caused when something blocks the normal flow of air in and out of the airway, resulting in a whistling sound as a dog breathes. The blockage can be in either the trachea (windpipe) or large bronchi. Constricted airways from asthma, allergies, mucus, foreign bodies, or infection can all result in wheezing.