Some People Suffer From Dog Snoring
You probably think your dog is wonderful during the day, but man's best friend can also become an annoyance if they suffer from dog snoring at night.
Dog snoring is actually caused by similar circumstances as in humans.
The dog's upper airway is partially blocked while he sleeps.
A variety of things can cause upper airway blockage.
Some breeds of dog are more vulnerable to upper airway obstruction than others.
Pugs and Pekingese, for instance, with their cute little noses, are more likely to have ongoing upper airway infections than longer-nosed dogs.
Other causes of dog snoring are common allergies.
When the pollen count rises, your dog may suffer right along with you, awake and asleep.
Passive smoking is also an irritant to some dogs. It can cause the throat to swell and narrow, resulting in snoring while asleep.
Finally, extra weight can narrow the throat and make an upper airway blockage more likely.
Quick Fixes For Your Dog Snoring Problems
There are a few things you can try to reduce your dog snoring and restore harmony to the bedroom.
First, encourage your dog to change his posture.
For instance, if he has been sleeping stretched out beside you on the bed, get him a round basket that forces him to curl up to sleep.
This may open his airway enough to prevent snoring.
As in humans if your pet is carrying around a few extra pounds you need to start some form of weight loss program for it.
You may only have to exercise with her an extra fifteen to thirty minutes a day to achieve the desired results.
Consult your vet for some recommendations as to what food is best for weight loss.
Be sensitive to any allergies your dog may have. Remember that the pollen count is lowest in the middle of the day, highest in the mornings and evenings.
If at all possible, take your dog on his longest walk around noon. If you smoke, be aware that the second hand smoke may be irritating your pet's throat. Consider cutting back or smoking most of your cigarettes outside.
Finally, if your dog continues snoring loudly at night and disrupting your sleep, then you may have to move her out of your bedroom at night or go to your veterinarian to find out what else you can do for the dog snoring situation.
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