{"id":4337,"date":"2022-06-08T11:14:45","date_gmt":"2022-06-08T11:14:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-a-dog-to-snore\/"},"modified":"2022-06-09T06:18:09","modified_gmt":"2022-06-09T06:18:09","slug":"is-it-normal-for-a-dog-to-snore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-a-dog-to-snore\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it normal for a dog to snore?"},"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\/is-it-normal-for-a-dog-to-snore\/#Is_it_normal_for_a_dog_to_snore\" title=\"Is it normal for a dog to snore?\">Is it normal for a dog to 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:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-a-dog-to-snore\/#Is_it_OK_if_my_dog_snores\" title=\"Is it OK if my dog snores?\">Is it OK if my dog snores?<\/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\/is-it-normal-for-a-dog-to-snore\/#Which_dog_breeds_snore_the_most\" title=\"Which dog breeds snore the most?\">Which dog breeds snore the most?<\/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\/is-it-normal-for-a-dog-to-snore\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_snoring\" title=\"How do I get my dog to stop snoring?\">How do I get my dog to stop snoring?<\/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\/is-it-normal-for-a-dog-to-snore\/#Is_it_normal_for_my_puppy_to_snore_so_loud\" title=\"Is it normal for my puppy to snore so loud?\">Is it normal for my puppy to snore so loud?<\/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\/is-it-normal-for-a-dog-to-snore\/#Is_it_normal_for_dogs_to_snore_while_sleeping\" title=\"Is it normal for dogs to snore while sleeping?\">Is it normal for dogs to snore while sleeping?<\/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\/is-it-normal-for-a-dog-to-snore\/#Why_do_dogs_sigh\" title=\"Why do dogs sigh?\">Why do dogs sigh?<\/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\/is-it-normal-for-a-dog-to-snore\/#Is_snoring_a_bad_sign\" title=\"Is snoring a bad sign?\">Is snoring a bad sign?<\/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\/is-it-normal-for-a-dog-to-snore\/#Which_is_most_loyal_dog\" title=\"Which is most loyal dog?\">Which is most loyal dog?<\/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\/is-it-normal-for-a-dog-to-snore\/#What_is_the_meanest_dog_ever\" title=\"What is the meanest dog ever?\">What is the meanest dog ever?<\/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\/is-it-normal-for-a-dog-to-snore\/#Why_has_my_dog_suddenly_started_snoring\" title=\"Why has my dog suddenly started snoring?\">Why has my dog suddenly started snoring?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-a-dog-to-snore\/#Do_dogs_dream\" title=\"Do dogs dream?\">Do dogs dream?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-a-dog-to-snore\/#Why_does_my_dog_snore_while_breathing\" title=\"Why does my dog snore while breathing?\">Why does my dog snore while breathing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-a-dog-to-snore\/#Is_my_dog_snoring_or_wheezing\" title=\"Is my dog snoring or wheezing?\">Is my dog snoring or wheezing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-a-dog-to-snore\/#Is_it_normal_for_dogs_to_sleep_all_day\" title=\"Is it normal for dogs to sleep all day?\">Is it normal for dogs to sleep all day?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_a_dog_to_snore\"><\/span>Is it normal for a dog to snore?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Just like with humans, snoring in dogs generally occurs when air movement is restricted in the nasal passageways or throat. Some of what can cause dogs to snore may simply be that they like to sleep on their back, so their tongue ends up partially blocking some of the air movement in their passageways.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-ok-if-my-dog-snores\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_if_my_dog_snores\"><\/span>Is it OK if my dog snores?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like humans, dogs snore because the airflow in nasal passageways or the throat is restricted. This can be perfectly normal and can be caused by something as simple as your dog sleeping on his back.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yhjqeZ77CBg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"which-dog-breeds-snore-the-most\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_dog_breeds_snore_the_most\"><\/span>Which dog breeds snore the most?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While any breed can snore on occasion, certain breeds of dogs and cats, called the brachycephalic (literally: \u201cshort headed\u201d) breeds, are well known as snorers. These breeds include English bulldogs, boxers, pugs, Boston terriers, Shih-tzus, Persians, and Himalayans.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-snoring\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_snoring\"><\/span>How do I get my dog to stop snoring?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What Do You Do?<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Try an air humidifier.<\/li>\n<li>Get a round bed for your dog to sleep on (the position will expand your buddy\u2019s air passages)<\/li>\n<li>Use a pillow to prop up your sleepy sidekick\u2019s head while he rests.<\/li>\n<li>Switch up the rooms your buddy sleeps in.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-129631\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-I-get-my-dog-to-stop-snoring.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-I-get-my-dog-to-stop-snoring.jpg 750w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-I-get-my-dog-to-stop-snoring-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KEqDLFrIvSM\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-normal-for-my-puppy-to-snore-so-loud\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_my_puppy_to_snore_so_loud\"><\/span>Is it normal for my puppy to snore so loud?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Forget snoring humans\u2014snoring pups can be LOUD.\u00a0 Snoring technically means there\u2019s something obstructing your dog\u2019s airways, so although it may be harmless, you should always keep one ear up for abnormalities.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-normal-for-dogs-to-snore-while-sleeping\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_dogs_to_snore_while_sleeping\"><\/span>Is it normal for dogs to snore while sleeping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just like with humans, snoring in dogs generally occurs when air movement is restricted in the nasal passageways or throat. Some of what can cause dogs to snore may simply be that they like to sleep on their back, so their tongue ends up partially blocking some of the air movement in their passageways.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-do-dogs-sigh\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_sigh\"><\/span>Why do dogs sigh?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs communicate pleasure, happiness, excitement, and affiliation through their vocalizations.\u00a0 When the sigh is combined with half-closed eyes, it communicates pleasure; with fully open eyes, it communicates disappointment: \u201cI guess you are not going to play with me.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oYUne6GjAw8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-snoring-a-bad-sign\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_snoring_a_bad_sign\"><\/span>Is snoring a bad sign?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Heavy snoring can sound funny to your sleep partner, but the condition is no joke. Snoring is often the sign of a condition called obstructive sleep apnea, which raises the risk for diabetes, obesity, hypertension, stroke, heart attack and other cardiovascular problems.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NLAdn3D-YjI\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"which-is-most-loyal-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_most_loyal_dog\"><\/span>Which is most loyal dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>10 Most Loyal Dog Breeds<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Collie. \u201cLassie\u201d made this breed synonymous with loyalty, and for good reason.<\/li>\n<li>Labrador Retriever.<\/li>\n<li>Chihuahua.<\/li>\n<li>Rottweiler.<\/li>\n<li>Great Pyrenees.<\/li>\n<li>Staffordshire Bull Terrier.<\/li>\n<li>Golden Retriever.<\/li>\n<li>Akita.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-meanest-dog-ever\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_meanest_dog_ever\"><\/span>What is the meanest dog ever?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>International Dog Day 2020: 6 most dangerous dog breeds in the world<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>American Pit Bull Terrier. 1\/6. American Pit Bulls are one of the most dangerous dogs and have been banned by many countries in the world.<\/li>\n<li>Rottweiler. 2\/6.<\/li>\n<li>German Shepherd. 3\/6.<\/li>\n<li>American Bulldog. 4\/6.<\/li>\n<li>Bullmastiff. 5\/6.<\/li>\n<li>Siberian Husky.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-129632\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-is-the-meanest-dog-ever.jpg\" alt=\"What is the meanest dog ever?\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-is-the-meanest-dog-ever.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-is-the-meanest-dog-ever-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-is-the-meanest-dog-ever-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-is-the-meanest-dog-ever-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-has-my-dog-suddenly-started-snoring\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_has_my_dog_suddenly_started_snoring\"><\/span>Why has my dog suddenly started snoring?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A dog that suddenly starts snoring when they haven\u2019t before may have something causing a blockage in their airway, causing turbulent airflow which makes for noisy breathing and snoring. These obstructions can be anything from something like a grass seed lodged up the nose, through polyps (benign lumps) and abscesses.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-dream\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_dream\"><\/span>Do dogs dream?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever watched your dog twitching, chattering or moving their paws while sleeping, you may have wondered if they are dreaming. The answer is yes. Dogs do dream. In fact it\u2019s likely that all mammals dream.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nhkrMcZXNeU\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-dog-snore-while-breathing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_snore_while_breathing\"><\/span>Why does my dog snore while breathing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What is Stertor and Stridor in Dogs. Stertor: noisy breathing that occurs during inhalation, is low-pitched, and sounds similar to snoring. It\u2019s usually caused by airways being blocked in the throat.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-129633\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Why-does-my-dog-snore-while-breathing.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2100\" height=\"1400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Why-does-my-dog-snore-while-breathing.jpg 2100w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Why-does-my-dog-snore-while-breathing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Why-does-my-dog-snore-while-breathing-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Why-does-my-dog-snore-while-breathing-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Why-does-my-dog-snore-while-breathing-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Why-does-my-dog-snore-while-breathing-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2100px) 100vw, 2100px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-my-dog-snoring-or-wheezing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_my_dog_snoring_or_wheezing\"><\/span>Is my dog snoring or wheezing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs can contract colds, the flu, and respiratory infections just like people. So, if your dog\u2019s sudden snoring is accompanied by sneezing, nasal drainage, coughing, and\/or wheezing, take them to the vet immediately. Snoring could also be a result of weight gain, which can cause constriction around their airways.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-normal-for-dogs-to-sleep-all-day\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_dogs_to_sleep_all_day\"><\/span>Is it normal for dogs to sleep all day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In most cases, a dog that sleeps for 12 or more hours per day is no cause for concern. That\u2019s just normal! But owners should be aware that excess sleep can also be a sign of potential problems, and it\u2019s best to talk to your vet when you have these concerns.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Posts On Dog Snore :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-dog-breeds-snore-the-most\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Which dog breeds snore the most?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-your-dog-snores-really-loud\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What does it mean when your dog snores really loud?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-be-concerned-if-my-dog-snores-loudly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Should I be concerned if my dog snores loudly?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-bad-if-your-dog-snores\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Is it bad if your dog snores?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is it normal for a dog to snore?Is it OK if my dog snores?Which dog breeds snore the most?How do I get my dog to stop snoring?Is it normal for my puppy to snore so loud?Is it normal for dogs to snore while sleeping?Why do dogs sigh?Is snoring a bad sign?Which is&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":129630,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4337","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-animal"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Is-it-normal-for-a-dog-to-snore.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4337"}],"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=4337"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4337\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":129634,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4337\/revisions\/129634"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/129630"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4337"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4337"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4337"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}