How can I get my dog to quit snoring?
He is a 11 year old Shi Shuz,he already take 2 shots a month for allergies now for the past few months he has started snoring and it just keeps getting worse.please help
Shih-tzu’s are a brachycephalic dog breed – meaning their face is pushed in. This leads to several things that can all lead to snoring: 1. smaller than normal nostril openings… this causes increased air resistance and more likely to snore 2. elongated soft palate tissue – this is more likely to get in the way while breathing so is more likely to cause snoring. There are 2 other “brachycephalic” problems but they don’t contribute so much to snoring. Have your vet evaluate your dog for both of these 2 things, as both are surgically repairable by an experienced veterinary surgeon.
There may not be ANYTHING you can do!
Snoring Center – Allergies and Snoring
