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My dog's bark is a whisper and she struggles to breathe. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Great Dane | Female | unspayed

Good day i want to know my dog voice is gone as if she wispers when barking ans its like she strugels to breath.i did sent a quetion not sure if sent

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 1st, 2016

That may be due to a nerve degeneration that can happen in large breeds of dogs like Great Danes or Labradors. The nerve involved is commonly the laryngeal nerve and other long nerves as well (sciatic). I would recommend a check up to confirm or rule out this clinical suspicion and treat appropriately.

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