Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Male | unneutered | 4 months and 27 days old | 55 lbs
5 month old Rottie that snorts and snores. Does not have a nasal discharge but his eyes have heavy discharge every day.Sounds like he is under water when he sleeps. What can be the cause?
2 Answers
Published on October 16th, 2018
Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! If this is a new thing then he could have allergies or an upper respiratory tract infection (URI). Most URIs are viral and run their course in 2 weeks. If he has always snored then it is likely normal for him. I would have him checked out by your Vet regarding the eye discharge which could be allergies or a conjunctivitis. I wish you the best
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Published on December 28th, 2016
Although dogs can develop bacterial rhinitis similar to a sinus infection you would probably see thick nasal discharge. The snoring and hacking could be related to nasal disease or dental disease. Discharge from the eyes can be a sign of an eye infection, allergy or dry eye. I'd recommend making an appointment with your veterinarian for a complete oral exam and potentially some tests to rule out eye disease.
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