My dog is snoring and coughing after spay. Is a vet visit needed?

Question

My new dog is a year old Australian shepherd/ Healer mix and was fixed 5 days ago. She has been making a snoring sound when she’s awake and coughing that started today and has happened 3 times so far. The snoring sound is quiet, you have to listen closely unless she’s asleep and you can hear it a little bit more loudly. She sounds congested when she’s breathing. Do I need to take her to the vet? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 1 year old | 35 lbs

Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH · Accepted Answer

Congratulations on your new addition! When a dog is spayed, we put a tube down their throat to help them breathe under anesthesia which can sometimes cause irritation. That might be responsible for the mild snoring. But usually a cough that is associated with that tube will start right away (not 5 days later). You didn't mention where Juniper came from, but if she was recently adopted from a shelter, she certainly could have developed an upper respiratory infection from the shelter. Often these upper respiratory infections are viral, but they can develop secondary bacterial infections as well. If Juniper seems lethargic (more tired than normal), is developing discharge from her nose, does not want to eat, or her cough is getting worse, then I would definitely recommend having your veterinarian examine her. Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach

My dog is snoring and coughing after spay. Is a vet visit needed?

Most Helpful Answer

Related Questions

What fish dog food helps dry skin if my dog eats Science Diet?

Why is my new pet biting? Is she stressed or scared in her new home?

My pet is breathing hard, not eating, and lethargic. What's wrong?

My degu has trouble breathing, coughing, and nose discharge. Help?

My rat is losing weight and has breathing issues. What should I do?

My robo hamster is limp, bleeding, and collapsed. Is it wet tail?

Share