{"id":6216,"date":"2022-05-15T11:00:03","date_gmt":"2022-05-15T11:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-do-if-my-dog-sounds-congested\/"},"modified":"2022-06-06T12:24:17","modified_gmt":"2022-06-06T12:24:17","slug":"what-can-i-do-if-my-dog-sounds-congested","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-do-if-my-dog-sounds-congested\/","title":{"rendered":"What can I do if my dog sounds congested?"},"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-can-i-do-if-my-dog-sounds-congested\/#What_can_I_do_if_my_dog_sounds_congested\" title=\"What can I do if my dog sounds congested?\">What can I do if my dog sounds congested?<\/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-can-i-do-if-my-dog-sounds-congested\/#Why_does_my_dog_sound_congested_when_sleeping\" title=\"Why does my dog sound congested when sleeping?\">Why does my dog sound congested when sleeping?<\/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-can-i-do-if-my-dog-sounds-congested\/#Why_does_my_dog_sound_like_he_has_a_blocked_nose\" title=\"Why does my dog sound like he has a blocked nose?\">Why does my dog sound like he has a blocked nose?<\/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-can-i-do-if-my-dog-sounds-congested\/#What_does_it_mean_if_your_dog_sounds_congested\" title=\"What does it mean if your dog sounds congested?\">What does it mean if your dog sounds congested?<\/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-can-i-do-if-my-dog-sounds-congested\/#What_home_remedy_can_I_give_my_dog_for_congestion\" title=\"What home remedy can I give my dog for congestion?\">What home remedy can I give my dog for congestion?<\/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-can-i-do-if-my-dog-sounds-congested\/#What_helps_a_congested_dog_sound\" title=\"What helps a congested dog sound?\">What helps a congested dog sound?<\/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-can-i-do-if-my-dog-sounds-congested\/#Why_does_my_dog_sound_like_he_has_mucus\" title=\"Why does my dog sound like he has mucus?\">Why does my dog sound like he has mucus?<\/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-can-i-do-if-my-dog-sounds-congested\/#Why_does_my_dogs_nose_sound_congested\" title=\"Why does my dog&#8217;s nose sound congested?\">Why does my dog&#8217;s nose sound congested?<\/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-can-i-do-if-my-dog-sounds-congested\/#What_can_you_give_a_dog_for_congestion\" title=\"What can you give a dog for congestion?\">What can you give a dog for congestion?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_do_if_my_dog_sounds_congested\"><\/span>What can I do if my dog sounds congested?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If your dog has mild nasal congestion, then you could use natural home remedies to treat your pet.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Humidifier.<\/li>\n<li>ud83dudc49 Pro tip: for best results keep your pup in the same room as the humidifier for the most effective treatment.<\/li>\n<li>Nasal aspirator.<\/li>\n<li>Steaming.<\/li>\n<li>u26a0 Never put your dog directly in the shower when steaming.<\/li>\n<li>Massaging.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_sound_congested_when_sleeping\"><\/span>Why does my dog sound congested when sleeping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common cause is that <b>your dog is sleeping in an odd position, resulting in congestion. Other reasons your dog may sound congested are allergies, a cold, obesity, medication, or nasal obstruction.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_sound_like_he_has_a_blocked_nose\"><\/span>Why does my dog sound like he has a blocked nose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Reverse sneezing (Pharyngeal Gag Reflex) is a sudden, rapid and extreme forceful inhalation of air through the nose causing the dog to make repeated snorting noises, which may sound like he is choking. It sounds like the dog is trying to inhale a sneeze, and it is therefore known as reverse sneezing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_if_your_dog_sounds_congested\"><\/span>What does it mean if your dog sounds congested?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Typically congestion is <b>a sign of fluid in your dog&#8217;s lungs and can result from conditions and diseases like infections, kennel cough, allergies, and like we said, heart failure. Like humans, dogs will get a runny nose, coughing symptoms, have difficulty breathing, and will often have a fever as well.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_home_remedy_can_I_give_my_dog_for_congestion\"><\/span>What home remedy can I give my dog for congestion?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>While you can&#8217;t give your dog Sudafed, there are a few ways to help treat your puppy&#8217;s cold.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use a humidifier. Just like humans, warm, steamy air can help loosen up a stuffy nose.<\/li>\n<li>Clean your dog&#8217;s environment.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure he get lots of rest.<\/li>\n<li>Keep away from other dogs.<\/li>\n<li>Give him plenty of fluids.<\/li>\n<li>Keep your pup well fed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>27 Dec 2017<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_helps_a_congested_dog_sound\"><\/span>What helps a congested dog sound?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If your dog has mild nasal congestion, then you could use natural home remedies to treat your pet.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Humidifier.<\/li>\n<li>ud83dudc49 Pro tip: for best results keep your pup in the same room as the humidifier for the most effective treatment.<\/li>\n<li>Nasal aspirator.<\/li>\n<li>Steaming.<\/li>\n<li>u26a0 Never put your dog directly in the shower when steaming.<\/li>\n<li>Massaging.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_sound_like_he_has_mucus\"><\/span>Why does my dog sound like he has mucus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A wet, phlegmy cough that sounds moist could indicate dog flu or pneumonia. If it sounds like your dog is gargling or coughing up phlegm, <b>this suggests an issue in the dog&#8217;s lower airway (or lungs). If you hear this cough, it is best to seek medical attention for your dog right away.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dogs_nose_sound_congested\"><\/span>Why does my dog&#8217;s nose sound congested?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs can get a blocked nose <b>due to allergies. They can be allergic to dust, mites, mold, even grass! They could also be suffering from a bacterial or fungal infection in the nose. One other cause to watch out for is botfly parasites.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_you_give_a_dog_for_congestion\"><\/span>What can you give a dog for congestion?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nasal sprays: <b>Saline nasal spray and pediatric nasal sprays (Little Noses) can be given in puppies and dogs to alleviate dryness and nasal congestion associated with a cold.<\/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<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What can I do if my dog sounds congested?Why does my dog sound congested when sleeping?Why does my dog sound like he has a blocked nose?What does it mean if your dog sounds congested?What home remedy can I give my dog for congestion?What helps a congested dog sound?Why does my dog sound&#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\/6216"}],"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=6216"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6216\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":118361,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6216\/revisions\/118361"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6216"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6216"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6216"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}