My dog is making a snorting noise. It's pretty loud. It's not constant, it's comes and goes. Her nose and eye are not running.
Optional Information: Pet's Gender: FemalePet's Age: 9Type of Animal: small mixed Already Tried: Nothing
Hi there,
What breed and weiight is she?
Does she have a brachycephalic (flat) face?
How long is she doing this?
What and when did she eat last?
Thanks,
Terri
She has a long noise.
Started yesterday.
Not sure maybe last night, she ate a snack at bit ago and drank water.
Dear friend,
I am sorry your girl has this issue.
Is she doing this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zx7tveHyFqk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN3RpoU0qXw&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amGKQX9zdug&feature=related
Dogs get upper respiratory infections, kennel cough and canine influenza Some are so contagious, they can come in on shoes. I will try to cover every possibility.
http://www.thepetcenter.com/gen/canineinfluenza.html
It can also be kennel cough, a reverse sneeze, an allergy or swallowed non food item.
http://www.papillonclub.org/Education/trachea.htm
http://www.papillonclub.org/Education/trachea.htm%3C/a%3Ehttp://www.beaglebuddies.com/misc/reverse.html http://www.beaglebuddies.com/misc/reverse.html%3C/a%3E Excitation does worsen this condition.
Check inside her mouth for a stuck item, sore or any abnormalities. Look under tongue, roof, cheek pouches and between her teeth.
If you dont see anything she may have swallowed non food or have a slight upper respiratory infection coming on.
http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/dog-care/dog-care-canine-flu-question-and-answer.html
Give her one mg per lb of benedryl every 8 hours.
Keep her on a very light diet of boiled chicken or cottage cheese for 48 hours. Also give her one teaspoon a day of plain yogurt to keep "good" bacteria in her system.
She should see the vet if she gets worse or developes any breathing difficulties.
I hope I have covered every possibility. Please let know if you still have questions and how your baby is doing, I will always be here for both of you.
I hope she feels better very soon.
Very sincerely,
Now that you mention it, it does remind me of a reverse sneeze.
She has not made one sound since I started this dialog with you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG5k9XVlh3c
If so, its merely a reverse sneeze to try and clear her throat.
Make sure to check inside her mouth for any abnormalities.
I hope she will be just fine.
Warmest best wishes,
Experience: Expert in canine health and behavior. 20 years of experience with dogs