My Yorkie is snorting and rattling, acting sick. What should I do?

This sounds like he has an upper respiratory condition or possibly early collapsed trachea. You will need to take him to your veterinarian for an exam and possibly x-rays. There is really nothing you can do other than keep him from over-exercising until you can take him to the vet.

That could be an early stage sign of tracheal collapse, or there may be a inflammation of the trachea or first airways (throat). Tracheal collapse is quite common in yorkies and is usually diagnosed by performing a radiographic evaluation of neck and chest. I would recommend a check up as if otherwise the signs are due to an inflammatory disease, anti-inflammatory and possibly antibiotics are required. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

A cough can be caused by respiratory issues including lower airway disease or upper airway disease like a collapsing trachea. It can also be a sign of heart disease. Teddie needs to be assessed by a veterinarian to determine the cause of the cough and for recommendations to be made about what could benefit him from a medical perspective. They may want to perform x-rays to assess his heart and lungs.

It sounds like she may have reverse sneezing which is nothing to worry about. I suggest you watch some YouTube videos to see if that is what you think she is doing. This is very common in small breed dogs. ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3L4v0W2_Sw ) ( https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/reverse-sneeze-in-dogs )

Rocky may be suffering from an upper respiratory infection. This will need to be investigated by a veterinarian. Please take Rocky to your veterinarian for an exam, diagnosis and possibly prescription medicine.

It is hard to say the exact cause of her breathing. I would be concerned about a possible upper respiratory infection, pneumonia, heart disease, heartworm disease or pain. I would recommend taking her to a veterinarian for a good listen to her chest and possible chest x-rays.

Saturn needs to see his veterinarian today. An increased respiratory effort is concerning for many things including heart failure, primary lung disease, cancer or pneumonia. While it is possible the puppy gave him something, it could also be coincidental. All of these conditions require treatment. The veterinarian will take a listen to heart chest and may recommend some radiographs to see the heart and lungs. when breathing is involved, it's always best to play it safe. I hope Saturn starts feeling better and please feel free to post any additional questions.