Why is my puppy's bark raspy after boarding? Did she lose her voice?

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Amro. I recommend that he sees a veterinarian. It is always a good idea when you obtain a new pet. The lose of his voice can be from barking to much, but can also be the result of a respiratory tract infection. I hope this information helps!

I’m wondering if Orcan barked a lot when he was at the kennel and now has a ‘hoarse voice’. This is certainly something that can happen after lots of barking. He should improve in a few days. If not you should check in with your vet.

Sorry to hear that Bruno's lost his bark. A change in barking sound or a loss of bark can be associated with a few different conditions. While a collapsing trachea or an upper respiratory infection are certain possibilities, they are not the most common cause for this symptom. There is a condition known as laryngeal paralysis that is known to cause this symptom quite frequently. Regardless of what the cause is, it is unlikely to resolve on its own without some treatment. You should take Bruno into the vet for a physical exam and some diagnostic imaging. They will be able to tell you whether or not one of the above mentioned conditions is causing Bruno's current issues. Hope this helps!

This could have various causes, the most common one would be an infection with kennel cough which can cause excessive coughing which in turn can make the dog hoarse and so diminish her bark. There are more serious causes such as laryngeal paralysis, a vocal chord swelling or tumor and other conditions that make it hard for the vocal chords to vibrate and make the correct sound. mechanical interference such as an ingested and stuck foxtail, piece of bone , etc. which can cause an abscess in that region. Trauma and nerve damage, hypothyroidism and autoimmune conditions can also change the bark. So, you can see that this is a complicated subject. Your vet is trained to properly examine your dog and diagnose your dog's condition. Depending on the cause, medications may be indicated, rest, or surgery (in case of a tumor or abscess). An appointment with your vet will be the best.

This could be normal or it could be sign of an infection. If he is coughing, sneezing, lethargic or decreased appetite then I would consider taking him to the vet. Any of these signs could be additional clues that he could have an upper respiratory infection. If Max is a big barker and has recently been barking a lot then he potentially could have just lost his voice that we do sometimes. Over a few days, it should return to normal if that's the case. You can try 25mg (one adult tablet) of Benadryl twice a day in case it is allergy related. I have seen some dogs just have a small change in the voice as they get older but it usually a gradual change. If his voice isn't improving, worsens or he starts to have any of the above symptoms then I would have your vet take a look at him. your vet will be able to do an exam and listen to his heart/lungs to ensure everything is clear. Your vet will also be able to do blood work and X-rays if needed and provide the proper meds. I hope this helps!

Dog can have a couple different barking sounds, and it could be that he changes his bark based on the occasion. Sometimes, excessive barking can cause irritation to the vocal cords and the barks after this can sound weird or hoarse. This should heal with time if you can prevent additional barking. Unless the issue is coming from a bacterial infection, it is unlikely that antibiotics will help. Anti-inflammatory medications may have a better effect, but the issue will continue if your dog continues to bark excessively. Here is an article on excessive barking and how to stop it: https://www.petcoach.co/article/5-tips-to-stop-excessive-barking-in-dogs https://www.petcoach.co/article/why-does-my-dog-bark-so-much

Not necessarily. If this was his first time away from you, he may have had a touch of separation anxiety. He might also have gotten into bouts of barking with a neighbor. if he is not acting different (scared, anxious, hyperactive, etc.), and if he came back to you clean and bright-eyed, the facility is probably fine.