{"id":5171,"date":"2022-04-12T03:15:50","date_gmt":"2022-04-12T03:15:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-why-does-my-puppy-grunt-like-a-pig\/"},"modified":"2022-04-13T10:48:34","modified_gmt":"2022-04-13T10:48:34","slug":"frequent-question-why-does-my-puppy-grunt-like-a-pig","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-why-does-my-puppy-grunt-like-a-pig\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequent question: Why does my puppy grunt like a pig?"},"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\/frequent-question-why-does-my-puppy-grunt-like-a-pig\/#Frequent_question_Why_does_my_puppy_grunt_like_a_pig\" title=\"Frequent question: Why does my puppy grunt like a pig?\">Frequent question: Why does my puppy grunt like a pig?<\/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\/frequent-question-why-does-my-puppy-grunt-like-a-pig\/#Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_grunt\" title=\"Is it normal for puppies to grunt?\">Is it normal for puppies to grunt?<\/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\/frequent-question-why-does-my-puppy-grunt-like-a-pig\/#What_do_puppy_grunts_mean\" title=\"What do puppy grunts mean?\">What do puppy grunts mean?<\/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\/frequent-question-why-does-my-puppy-grunt-like-a-pig\/#Why_does_my_puppy_groan_so_much\" title=\"Why does my puppy groan so much?\">Why does my puppy groan so much?<\/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\/frequent-question-why-does-my-puppy-grunt-like-a-pig\/#Why_does_my_dog_make_groaning_noises\" title=\"Why does my dog make groaning noises?\">Why does my dog make groaning noises?<\/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\/frequent-question-why-does-my-puppy-grunt-like-a-pig\/#What_are_the_signs_of_fading_puppy_syndrome\" title=\"What are the signs of fading puppy syndrome?\">What are the signs of fading puppy syndrome?<\/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\/frequent-question-why-does-my-puppy-grunt-like-a-pig\/#What_is_my_puppy_trying_to_tell_me\" title=\"What is my puppy trying to tell me?\">What is my puppy trying to tell me?<\/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\/frequent-question-why-does-my-puppy-grunt-like-a-pig\/#Why_does_my_dog_grunt_and_groan_when_I_pet_him\" title=\"Why does my dog grunt and groan when I pet him?\">Why does my dog grunt and groan when I pet him?<\/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\/frequent-question-why-does-my-puppy-grunt-like-a-pig\/#Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_bark\" title=\"Is it normal for puppies to bark?\">Is it normal for puppies to bark?<\/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\/frequent-question-why-does-my-puppy-grunt-like-a-pig\/#Do_dogs_like_hugs\" title=\"Do dogs like hugs?\">Do dogs like hugs?<\/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\/frequent-question-why-does-my-puppy-grunt-like-a-pig\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_licks_you\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog licks you?\">What does it mean when a dog licks you?<\/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\/frequent-question-why-does-my-puppy-grunt-like-a-pig\/#What_sounds_do_dogs_make_when_they_are_happy\" title=\"What sounds do dogs make when they are happy?\">What sounds do dogs make when they are happy?<\/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\/frequent-question-why-does-my-puppy-grunt-like-a-pig\/#Why_do_dogs_groan_when_you_hug_them\" title=\"Why do dogs groan when you hug them?\">Why do dogs groan when you hug them?<\/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\/frequent-question-why-does-my-puppy-grunt-like-a-pig\/#How_do_I_tell_my_dog_I_love_him\" title=\"How do I tell my dog I love him?\">How do I tell my dog I love him?<\/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\/frequent-question-why-does-my-puppy-grunt-like-a-pig\/#Do_dogs_like_when_you_talk_to_them\" title=\"Do dogs like when you talk to them?\">Do dogs like when you talk to them?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-why-does-my-puppy-grunt-like-a-pig\/#What_does_it_mean_when_my_dog_puts_his_paw_on_me\" title=\"What does it mean when my dog puts his paw on me?\">What does it mean when my dog puts his paw on me?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequent_question_Why_does_my_puppy_grunt_like_a_pig\"><\/span>Frequent question: Why does my puppy grunt like a pig?<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);\">These sounds of grunting or oinking are actually called reverse sneezing. Reverse sneezing is when a dog\u2019s throat muscles spasm and soft palate are irritated. The dog will breathe in too much air through his nose and thus begin the worrisome sound of your dog sounding like a pig.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-normal-for-puppies-to-grunt\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_grunt\"><\/span>Is it normal for puppies to grunt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs usually grunt when they\u2019re content \u2014 but that\u2019s not always the case. However, grunting can be an involuntary action, like when your dog is sleeping, or a cause for concern. When a pup is grunting excessively, it could indicate pain, discomfort, or illness, and it needs to be taken to the vet ASAP.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-do-puppy-grunts-mean\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_puppy_grunts_mean\"><\/span>What do puppy grunts mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In most instances, a dog\u2019s grunt is an involuntary expression of contentment. Dogs grunt when they are relaxed. Puppies will grunt when they are with their littermates and when they are feeding. Often, dogs will grunt while unwinding from a stressful situation, such as a vet visit.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-puppy-groan-so-much\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_puppy_groan_so_much\"><\/span>Why does my puppy groan so much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs sigh and groan to show contentment and disappointment. Puppies moan and groan when they are settling down for a nap, and adults may sigh as they relax in your lap or on their dog beds.<\/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\/pcUH_yzjqfA\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-dog-make-groaning-noises\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_make_groaning_noises\"><\/span>Why does my dog make groaning noises?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Groaning in dogs is typically a means of wanting attention, a sound of satisfaction from being petted or rubbed, or can be a sign of discomfort. Aging dogs may groan if they are not feeling well or if they are very tired.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-signs-of-fading-puppy-syndrome\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_signs_of_fading_puppy_syndrome\"><\/span>What are the signs of fading puppy syndrome?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Symptoms of Early Death (Fading Puppy Syndrome) in Dogs<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Low weight at birth.<\/li>\n<li>Failure to gain weight.<\/li>\n<li>Ignored by the mother.<\/li>\n<li>Soft stools or diarrhea.<\/li>\n<li>Continual crying.<\/li>\n<li>Painful abdomen (puppy may make paddling movements)<\/li>\n<li>Vomiting.<\/li>\n<li>Salivation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-my-puppy-trying-to-tell-me\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_my_puppy_trying_to_tell_me\"><\/span>What is my puppy trying to tell me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It could mean they heard or see something, they expect something from you, they are showing you empathy or they want attention. They may also be trying to get a better look at your full face and body to better read your body language and emotions.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-dog-grunt-and-groan-when-i-pet\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_grunt_and_groan_when_I_pet_him\"><\/span>Why does my dog grunt and groan when I pet him?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are petting your dog and he starts groaning, this shows that he is delighted and wants you to continue. This reaction is similar to what human beings experience during a massage when tension is leaving their muscles. Groaning after activity shows your dog is tired and is ready for some rest.<\/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\/0IszRBYxsGI\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-normal-for-puppies-to-bark\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_bark\"><\/span>Is it normal for puppies to bark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Barking is a totally natural aspect of a dog\u2019s behavior and you must expect your puppy to grow into a dog that will bark. \u2026 You should let your dog bark two or three times, praise him for sounding the alarm, then say \u201cStop Barking\u201d and hold out a treat in front of him.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-like-hugs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_like_hugs\"><\/span>Do dogs like hugs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs, really do not like hugs. While some dogs, especially those trained as therapy dogs, can tolerate it, in general, dogs do not enjoy this interaction. Dogs rely on body language as a method of communication with humans and each other.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-licks-you\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_licks_you\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog licks you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cDogs often lick people to show affection, as a greeting, or to simply get our attention. Of course, if you happen to have a little food, lotion, or salty sweat on your skin, that may play a role as well.\u201d Along with affection, these are some other things your dog actually wants from you.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-sounds-do-dogs-make-when-they-are-happy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_sounds_do_dogs_make_when_they_are_happy\"><\/span>What sounds do dogs make when they are happy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs communicate pleasure, happiness, excitement, and affiliation through their vocalizations. The most common sounds of pleasure are moans and sighs, although dogs also use whines and growls to communicate happiness. Low-pitched moans are very common in puppies and are signs of contentment.<\/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\/mA40pECM6Es\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-do-dogs-groan-when-you-hug-them\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_groan_when_you_hug_them\"><\/span>Why do dogs groan when you hug them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog starts groaning or sighing deeply when you gently pet the top of her head, for example, she\u2019s probably not indicating her discomfort, but rather her pure delight. By groaning, your dog is telling you that whatever you are doing feels great \u2014 and therefore encouraging you to keep it up.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-tell-my-dog-i-love-him\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_tell_my_dog_I_love_him\"><\/span>How do I tell my dog I love him?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>5 ways to tell your dog you love them in their own language<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Training and positive reinforcement. An excellent way to communicate your love is through positive reinforcement.<\/li>\n<li>Read to your dog. Do you read to your kids at bedtime?<\/li>\n<li>Give human touch.<\/li>\n<li>Engage in deep conversations.<\/li>\n<li>Rub your dog\u2019s ears.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-like-when-you-talk-to-them\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_like_when_you_talk_to_them\"><\/span>Do dogs like when you talk to them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now, scientists have shown that puppies find our pooch-directed speech exciting, whereas older dogs are somewhat indifferent. The findings show, for the first time, that young dogs respond to this way of talking, and that it may help them learn words\u2014as such talk does with human babies.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-it-mean-when-my-dog-puts-his-paw\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_my_dog_puts_his_paw_on_me\"><\/span>What does it mean when my dog puts his paw on me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog puts his paw on you, it can be his way of saying I love you. We pet our dogs to show our love and affection. \u2026 Your dog could be insecure and seeking your attention, a sign that you should show him a little extra love. It could also be that your dog is trying to communicate that he\u2019s hungry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Frequent question: Why does my puppy grunt like a pig?Is it normal for puppies to grunt?What do puppy grunts mean?Why does my puppy groan so much?Why does my dog make groaning noises?What are the signs of fading puppy syndrome?What is my puppy trying to tell me?Why does my dog grunt and groan&#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":"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":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5171"}],"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=5171"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5171\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":51311,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5171\/revisions\/51311"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5171"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5171"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5171"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}