{"id":13924,"date":"2022-03-25T10:54:14","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:54:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-a-dog-to-not-be-able-to-bark\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:54:14","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:54:14","slug":"what-causes-a-dog-to-not-be-able-to-bark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-a-dog-to-not-be-able-to-bark\/","title":{"rendered":"What causes a dog to not be able to bark?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\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:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-a-dog-to-not-be-able-to-bark\/#What_causes_a_dog_to_not_be_able_to_bark\" title=\"What causes a dog to not be able to bark?\">What causes a dog to not be able to bark?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-a-dog-to-not-be-able-to-bark\/#Can_dogs_lose_the_ability_to_bark\" title=\"Can dogs lose the ability to bark?\">Can dogs lose the ability to bark?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-a-dog-to-not-be-able-to-bark\/#Why_is_my_dog_losing_his_voice\" title=\"Why is my dog losing his voice?\">Why is my dog losing his voice?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-a-dog-to-not-be-able-to-bark\/#What_is_wrong_if_your_dog_cant_bark\" title=\"What is wrong if your dog can&#8217;t bark?\">What is wrong if your dog can&#8217;t bark?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-a-dog-to-not-be-able-to-bark\/#What_would_cause_a_dog_to_not_be_able_to_bark\" title=\"What would cause a dog to not be able to bark?\">What would cause a dog to not be able to bark?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-a-dog-to-not-be-able-to-bark\/#Do_dogs_lose_their_bark_as_they_get_older\" title=\"Do dogs lose their bark as they get older?\">Do dogs lose their bark as they get older?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-a-dog-to-not-be-able-to-bark\/#Why_did_my_dogs_bark_go_away\" title=\"Why did my dogs bark go away?\">Why did my dogs bark go away?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-a-dog-to-not-be-able-to-bark\/#What_causes_a_dog_to_lose_its_voice\" title=\"What causes a dog to lose its voice?\">What causes a dog to lose its voice?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-a-dog-to-not-be-able-to-bark\/#How_can_I_help_my_dog_with_hoarse_voice\" title=\"How can I help my dog with hoarse voice?\">How can I help my dog with hoarse voice?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-a-dog-to-not-be-able-to-bark\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_loses_its_voice\" title=\"What happens if a dog loses its voice?\">What happens if a dog loses its voice?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-a-dog-to-not-be-able-to-bark\/#Do_dogs_lose_their_voice_when_they_get_older\" title=\"Do dogs lose their voice when they get older?\">Do dogs lose their voice when they get older?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_a_dog_to_not_be_able_to_bark\"><\/span>What causes a dog to not be able to bark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Respiratory conditions, chronic vomiting, trauma to the larynx or trachea, and metabolic disorders are all possible medical reasons why a dog doesn&#8217;t bark. Anything that affects the larynx (voice box) can make it painful and even impossible for a dog to bark. Laryngeal disease is one of the most common culprits.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_lose_the_ability_to_bark\"><\/span>Can dogs lose the ability to bark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just like humans, <b>dogs can contract an upper respiratory infection that can lead to laryngitis which causes them to lose their bark or to sound hoarse. Common symptoms of the infection include lack of appetite, reddening of the ears and laryngitis.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_losing_his_voice\"><\/span>Why is my dog losing his voice?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx.<\/b><b>It may result from upper respiratory tract infection or by direct irritation from inhalation of dust, smoke or irritating gas, or foreign objects. It can also be caused by the trauma of a breathing tube placed during surgery or excessive vocalization (barking).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_wrong_if_your_dog_cant_bark\"><\/span>What is wrong if your dog can&#8217;t bark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just like humans, <b>dogs can contract an upper respiratory infection that can lead to laryngitis which causes them to lose their bark or to sound hoarse. Common symptoms of the infection include lack of appetite, reddening of the ears and laryngitis.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_would_cause_a_dog_to_not_be_able_to_bark\"><\/span>What would cause a dog to not be able to bark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Vocal Stress or Health Issues<\/b> If you have a dog that has suddenly stopped barking or appears to be trying to bark without making any noise, it could be that too much barking has strained his voice. Recent surgery is another reason your dog might be more silent than normal, or he simply might not be feeling well.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_lose_their_bark_as_they_get_older\"><\/span>Do dogs lose their bark as they get older?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Muffled or weak bark  <b>The larynx, or the voice box, loses innervation over the years and can change the sound of a bark or meow. This is probably a benign change, but worth talking to your veterinarian about as it could be related to laryngeal paralysis.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_my_dogs_bark_go_away\"><\/span>Why did my dogs bark go away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A dog&#8217;s bark will change when <b>something has caused physical damage to the throat. If you have other dogs in the house or if your pet interacts with other dogs outside the home, then a quick tussle or bite from another animal could lead to damage to the throat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_a_dog_to_lose_its_voice\"><\/span>What causes a dog to lose its voice?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx. It may result from <b>upper respiratory tract infection or by direct irritation from inhalation of dust, smoke or irritating gas, or foreign objects. It can also be caused by the trauma of a breathing tube placed during surgery or excessive vocalization (barking).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_my_dog_with_hoarse_voice\"><\/span>How can I help my dog with hoarse voice?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How Do I Treat My Dog&#8217;s Hoarseness?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Anti-inflammatories.<\/li>\n<li>Antibiotics.<\/li>\n<li>Bronchodilators.<\/li>\n<li>Surgery.<\/li>\n<li>Antihistamines. Until your dog&#8217;s voice returns to normal, you should use a harness instead of a collar for walks to relieve strain on the neck and throat. Also:<\/li>\n<p>18 Jul 2017<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_loses_its_voice\"><\/span>What happens if a dog loses its voice?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Laryngeal Paralysis<\/b> Symptoms include raspy breathing and a weak or silent bark. Laryngeal paralysis is caused by nerve damage to the dog&#8217;s voice box (larynx) which causes it to stop working properly. The condition causes the dogs vocal cords to become swollen which will weaken their bark and compromise their breathing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_lose_their_voice_when_they_get_older\"><\/span>Do dogs lose their voice when they get older?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do Dogs lose their voice as they get older? Muffled or weak bark  The larynx, or the voice box, <b>loses innervation over the years and can change the sound of a bark or meow. This is probably a benign change, but worth talking to your veterinarian about as it could be related to laryngeal paralysis.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What causes a dog to not be able to bark?Can dogs lose the ability to bark?Why is my dog losing his voice?What is wrong if your dog can&#8217;t bark?What would cause a dog to not be able to bark?Do dogs lose their bark as they get older?Why did my dogs bark go&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13924"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13924"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13924\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13924"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13924"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13924"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}