Our four-legged friends act a lot like us in their sleep. From allowing out little murmurs to acting out their dreams, overlooking your pooch's sleep can be very entertaining! It's typical for dogs to snore lightly, although this is cuter than when your mate does it at three a.m.
Whereas, if your dog is snoring loudly, it could be a symptom of dog sleep apnea. This could be more attractive, and as the light, occasional snores could become a problem for your pooch.
Afflicted dogs cease breathing intermittently as their throat relaxes or tissue obstructs the airway while sleeping. Breathing usually re-starts without problem, but in some cases, it may stop entirely. Fortunately, complete breathing cessation isn't common — but when it does occur, it usually happens in young dogs.
Sleep apnea in dogs is a rare condition, anyway. But it is something to oversee if you have an at-risk dog or notice other signs indicating your dog may be experiencing breathing complications at night.
1. Obesity: Extreme weight is hard on your dog's joints and can harm his breathing. Moreover, dogs don't store all their extra weight in places you can see; some excess weight can be deposited roughly in their windpipes. This may also aggravate a disorder known as laryngeal paralysis.
2. Brachycephalic Species: Short-snouted brachycephalic species like bulldogs, pugs, and Boston terriers are famous for having a suite of breathing problems called a brachycephalic syndrome. And unfortunately, this collection of breathing problems may include sleep apnea.
3. Allergies: Allergens irritate the airway and affect your dog's breathing with nasal congestion and rash. This irritation can lead to regular pauses in breathing.
First of all, you must determine the cause, and if they're obese, a veteran may help you control your canine's weight. A stricter diet and plenty of exercises will allow your dog shed extra fat and help them breathe smoothly again.
to decrease the allergens in your home by cleaning and dusting more frequently. Keep your dog away from grass and shaggy rugs. If your pooch seems to be snoring more in a specific position, even if that means kicking him off your bed. This is called positional therapy and will help him sleep better, or in some cases, the vet also suggests an anti chew dog bed, which gives your pooch a comfortable sleep. Certain prescription drugs will also help manage your dog's condition, and surgery may be your only option when malformed airways or nostrils cause obstructions.
If your pooch has dog sleep apnea, don't panic! There are many methods it may treat to get your dog on its way to a calm night. Take your pet to the vet, and they will be able to diagnose the cause and how to treat it.
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