My dog is suddenly snoring. Is she sick or does she have an infection?

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My dog has been making a snoring sound for about 3 or 4 days now she has got a bit better any idea what is causing this problem?? Could she be sick???

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

The most common cause of a snoring sound if your pet doesn't normally do this would be a respiratory infection - this can cause nasal congestion and a snoring sound when breathing or during sleep. Other possible causes would include a problem in the throat such as tracheal collapse or laryngeal paralysis, or a nasal tumor of some kind. If the problem seems to be improving and she is acting normal otherwise, you could continue to monitor her for the next few days to see if it resolves on its own. If the snoring continues, or if she develops any other symptoms, then I would recommend having her examined by a vet - he/she can do a thorough exam of her nose and throat, and may also do blood work or x-rays if needed to diagnose the problem.

My dog is suddenly snoring. Is she sick or does she have an infection?

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