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My dog's voice is hoarse after barking. When should I see a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 8 months old

How much time does it take to recover hoarse voice because i am observing his hoarse voice since last 3 days when i went out and he barked excessively bjt i dont know with barking excessive do he get tracheal collapsed or irs just hoarseness so please tell me as i am very much worried

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Answered By Jeffrey Milner

Veterinarian

Published on July 29th, 2017

Sorry to hear that Bruno's lost his bark. A change in barking sound or a loss of bark can be associated with a few different conditions. While a collapsing trachea or an upper respiratory infection are certain possibilities, they are not the most common cause for this symptom. There is a condition known as laryngeal paralysis that is known to cause this symptom quite frequently. Regardless of what the cause is, it is unlikely to resolve on its own without some treatment. You should take Bruno into the vet for a physical exam and some diagnostic imaging. They will be able to tell you whether or not one of the above mentioned conditions is causing Bruno's current issues. Hope this helps!

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    Answered By Dr. Macartney, BVet Med, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on August 23rd, 2017

    It is possible that Danny had a episode of kennel cough during that period as well. This would also result in changes to his voice. To help rest his throat and allow the inflammation to subside I would suggest trying to teach the command quiet; Getting your dog to respond to verbal cues such as “speak” and “quiet” can be very helpful in order to stop excessive barking. Begin by working with the “speak” command. Say speak, then wait for your dog to bark a few times in succession. If you dog seems confused, put him or her in a situation where your dog will most likely bark, and then use the word “speak” during the action. Offer a treat to stop the barking and don’t give it to your dog unless the barking has stopped completely. Offer praise and rewards readily. Once you have established and mastered this command, begin to work on the “quiet” command. When your dog starts barking wait patiently until he or she finishes, then calmly use the word “quiet”. Then offer praise and a reward. Once your dog is effectively following the verbal commands with treats you can start using the commands without a treat every single time. Be consistent and enlist the help of other individuals to use the commands when they come to your home. Here are some excellent resources to help you; https://www.petcoach.co/article/5-tips-to-stop-excessive-barking-in-dogs/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/why-does-my-dog-bark-so-much/

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    Answered By Dr. Davis

    Veterinarian

    Published on July 31st, 2017

    Bruno must have irritated his vocal cords by barking so much. They may take up to two weeks to get better. Please make sure to keep him quiet and prevent him from barking if you can, so he will recover quickly. They do sell gentle no bark collars at pet stores that you may try in the future to prevent this from happening again. I used one on my dog and it was painless and stopped the barking. I like the citronella ones. Good luck.

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    Answered By Allison Newth, VMD

    Veterinarian

    Published on July 30th, 2017

    It certainly sounds like Bruno may have a little bit of laryngitis and broth isn't going to hurt (don't forget to continue feeding him regular dog food as well, a German Shepherd needs more calories per day than can be found in a diet of only broth). The most important two components of recovery from laryngitis caused by excessive barking are rest and preventing him from barking excessively. While I understand why you don't want to have Bruno outside on a leash hooked to his collar, certainly you can help him rest his throat by placing him in a harness that goes around his chest rather than his neck. And of course, if you can prevent him from barking, the irritation in his airway will have time to heal. If this isn't resolved in the next 2-3 days I would recommend a veterinary visit to make sure there isn't anything else going on besides airway irritation. Good luck with Bruno, I hope this is helpful!

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