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Do dogs snore for the same reasons as humans?

I just got a new puppy 5 month maltese x silky from animal rescue (he has been given a clean bill of health) he snores a lot every time he sleeps. Is it because he has a blocked up nose or do dogs snore for the same reasons humans do?

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Answer #1

For the most part its the same reason why humans do but I also just found this…

“If your pet’s snoring is consistently loud and lasts through the night, it may be interrupting his sleep pattern. If he seems unusually tired or grouchy during the day his snoring may be becoming a problem, and this may well be the result of allergies. In pets, as in people, being overweight can also cause snoring. Some breeds are also predisposed to snoring problems, such as the Pekingese.

You may like to try giving your dog a different bed in which he can try and sleep in a different position, perhaps exchange a long bed for a round one or vice versa. If you suspect that your dog suffers from allergies, try and figure out what the problem is and try to limit his exposure to it. Finally, if your pet is overweight, it is worth seeing if losing a few pounds will help reduce the problem - with the added bonus of an altogether happier, healthier dog!

However, as with all conditions, prolonged and severe symptoms may suggest an underlying health problem, and it is always worth visiting a vet for a checkup.”

Source: http://www.petpeoplesplace.com/resources/advice/dogs/64.htm

Answer #2

They snore just like humans…(you can even nudge them to get them to quit sometimes, just like a human)…

We were caring for my sister’s two dogs (a snoring Pug, and a BIGTIME snoring Poodle)…we also had our own snoring Westie and snoring Siamese cat…My husband said “trying to sleep in this room is like spending the night at the Homeless Mission”…LOL…

phrannie

Answer #3

Awh, so cute. Yeah scratch the overweight idea.

Answer #4

Thanx stephanie, he is not overweight but it might be worth looking into possible allergies :)

Answer #5

This is fluffy :) precious little snorer!

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