Why is my dog snorting and struggling to breathe like a blockage?

Your dog is in respiratory trouble and needs to be seen asap by a veterinarian. Seeing that he is a small dog and fairly old, there is a chance that Bentley is suffering from pulmonary edema caused by a heart condition. He could also have a respiratory tract infection. Please take Bentley to a veterinarian today.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Luca. I recommend that he sees his veterinarian. There are variety of causes of these symptoms, but the most common is an upper respiratory tract infection. It is more likely if he has recently been to the groomers, had a boarding stay or visited a dog park. However, these exposures are not necessary for him to acquire an infection. Just like a cold in people, it can be picked up just about anywhere. A neighbor dog could cough or sneeze near the fence. His veterinarian will examine him and determine if this is the cause of his symptoms. If so, antibiotics may be prescribed. In the meantime, keep him quiet as exercise will exacerbate the cough. If he seems congested, you can place him in the bathroom while the shower runs. Breathing the warm humid air may ease the cough. I hope this information helps!

English bulldogs can suffer from an large array of upper respiratory issues affecting both its inner and outer portions. In this case, you may be referring to an issue known as stenotic nares. This is a term to describe the narrowing of the nasal openings. In some cases, surgical intervention is required to avoid respiratory distress episodes in these fellas. I would recommend having Alfie's nasal structure assessed to see if this could potentially be necessary. Hope this helps.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Oreo. It sounds like he may be having fits of reverse sneezing. This is when the dog sneezes inwards instead of outwards. It sounds roughly like a snort. It can be common in small breed dogs with no underlying cause. Other dogs will do it upon excitement or in response to allergies or an upper respiratory tract infection. Most of the time if it is not accompanied by signs of illness, it is not a cause for concern. I hope this information helps!

Hello, and thank you for your question! It sounds like Prince may be congested, which can be a sign of an upper respiratory tract infection, also known as kennel cough. Other possibilities include a nasal foreign body, such as a grass awn stuck in his nostril, or reverse sneezing syndrome. If the behavior continues over the next 24 hours, I would recommend taking Prince to the vet. They can help determine the cause of his symptoms and prescribe the appropriate medication if necessary. In the meantime, monitor him closely, and try to video tape the episodes if they happen again. This will be valuable information to bring to your vet. I hope this helps, and that prince feels better soon!

Your dog may be suffering from severe allergies affecting his upper airways, or an upper respiratory infection caused by bacteria, a virus or a fungus. I strongly recommend you make an appointment with your veterinarian for an exam and appropriate treatment.

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 )