Dog snoring is something that can be funny or annoying. It is often perfectly normal, even in healthy dogs. It can also be a symptom of a range of health issues, especially if a dog makes snoring sounds when awake.
Source: The Labrador Site, May 6, 2019. Link. When something disrupts the normal flow of air along the dog’s airway, snoring occurs. Here the author shares some reasons airway flow becomes restricted in dogs:
- Narrowing of the airways
- Brachycephalic dogs
- Blocked nose
- Infections
- Allergies
- Obesity
- Smoking
- Medication
INSIGHTS: Author Pippa Mattinson is a best-selling author of several books on dogs. She is the founder of the Labrador Site and a regular contributor. Her well-referenced article is worthy of social media posts or links in newsletters.