Lately I have noticed that my dog seems to be congested. He snores all the time when he's asleep. When he's awake he's constantly snorting and it sounds like he needs to blow his nose.
2007-01-29 08:09:38 · 12 answers · asked by Justina 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
My dog is 5 year old miniature schnauzer. He hasn't been kept in a kennel lately but we just moved from Los Angeles to Seattle and it is cold.
2007-01-29 08:20:20 · update #1
He could have kennel cough, which is highly contagious between dogs. You may want to take him to a vet.
2007-01-29 08:13:41 · answer #1 · answered by tigeri4263 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does he have any discharge? Does he sneeze or cough? What sort of dog is he? It sounds like he might either have an upper respiratory infection, which could be treated with antibiotics or some sort of upper respiratory obstruction. A quick trip to the vet will let you know if it something serious or not. If he seems fairly comfortable, then you could set an appointment up for tomorrow. If he seems like he has an increased respirtory rate (normal is 12-30) or respiratory effort, you should take him to the vet now. If he is a brachycephalic breed (short-nosed/faced, like pugs and bulldogs), he is more likely to have an obstruction, because of their anatomy. If he tires easily or is exercise intolerant it may be a sign that he is unable to get enough oxygen to his tissues. If his mucous membranes (gums) look pale, grey or purple/blue at any point (they should be pink), RUN to the vet. Most animals die from respiratory issues as opposed cardiac, unlike humans.
What you have is probably just a cold, but take him to the vet just to make sure. Taking care of a problem like this early saves lots of time and pain later.
Good luck.
2007-01-29 16:23:55 · answer #2 · answered by BL 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds very much like an upper respiratory infection. Is there a discharge from his nose at all?
He could also have a foreign body stuck in his nose.
I would get him to the vet. An untreated URI can move into a dog's lungs and become quite serious.
2007-01-29 16:15:31 · answer #3 · answered by maxximumjoy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be kennel cough which can go from bad to much worse very quickly so I'd take him to the vet as soon as possible. It could be a predisposition. You mention that you've moved to a colder place which means dry air from the cold and indoor heating - a humidifier might alleviate the problem.
2007-01-29 16:21:29 · answer #4 · answered by Carol G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you live somewhere where it gets cold in the winter. It could be due to the dryness of your house. When we turn the heat on in the winter it takes all the moisture out of the air. Try using a humidifier or placing a cup of water by where the heat comes into the house. If you use kerosene or a firplace, set the water on top of or in front of so that it can evaporate into the air. It will put moisture into the air and he will not be so dried up.
2007-01-29 16:16:29 · answer #5 · answered by Jennifer R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this is a small dog, shih tzu, pug... it may be more prone to having breathing issues. If it has been around other dogs in the last 3 weeks, it may be kennel cough. It could have something stuck in it's throat. I think you should see a vet.
2007-01-29 16:15:42 · answer #6 · answered by dog lover 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have two schnauzers and they are such wonderful dogs! I would suggest taking him to a veterinarian since it may just be a cold or he may have a bit of a respiratory infection. They could probably give you very easy daily medication for him to make him feel better!
2007-01-29 17:28:10 · answer #7 · answered by luawai 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He may have a cold, If it hasn't lasted to long I would give it some time. But if he or she has recently been kenneled then it may be "kennel cough" which would need veterinary attention.
2007-01-29 16:14:50 · answer #8 · answered by snjl67 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, I have a cat, who dose the exact same thing. But i think your dog has Asama, cause i have two cats, and the other one, has Asama, she has Asama attacks at times. And yea, if your dog is chubby around the neck, that also makes him do that, and sometimes bulldogs, snore allot, but you didn't say what kind of dog it its, i hope this helps!
2007-01-29 16:16:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
mostly mickst breed snort like that.Mostly older dogs snort .
2007-01-29 16:19:26 · answer #10 · answered by SuperAmber! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋