i have a pug puggle and she keeps snorting and dont know why?

Question

i have had her for 2and a half years she steel is snorting we need know why if you have a answer please post it

Answer 1

Hi Robert -



Pugs in general snort. It is called a "reverse sneeze". This is a phenomenon observed in dogs with "brachycephalic skulls" which means "smooshed in faces". It may be alarming to you, and annoying to your pooch - but it is not life threatening. They may do this often or they may do this once in a while.

In either case it is just part of your puggles life.



Due to their flat faces and little button noses they tend to make all sorts of noises, some you may think are cute and others you would rather not hear ever again. If you are concerned about what you hear, contact your pets veterinarian and ask if that is normal. You may also make an appointment just to ease your mind, too. Have fun using "Google" and do your own research about Pugs and their snorting. It's amazing what you will discover about Puggles. :)



Enjoy your snorting pug!

Answer 2

snorting is normal...my pug is almost 5 yrs old and I have 4 friends with pugs too. The vet says its nothing to worry about..it was kinda annoying at first but she is the best dog I have ever had :) If you don't like the snorting you probably need to consider getting a different kind of dog because it don't go away.

Answer 3

My pug is the only one I know who doesn't routinely snort. He only does it when he is excited. The other posters have told you why they do this. Most of the causes can be surgically repaired, but it will be pretty pricey! The first day I had my pug I took him to the vet and the first thing he looked at were his nostrils. He said I got lucky because they were big and that my baby shouldn't ever have any breathing problems. Get her checked out and if the vet says she is okay, just get used to the sound. I'll bet she snores loud, too! Almost all the "smooshie faced" dogs sound like that.

Answer 4

You have a dog with a pushed in nose- otherwise known as a 'Brachycephalic' dog.

http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_brachycephalic.html

These dogs frequently have difficulty breathing- to the point where they can pass out when under stress.

Apart from having small noses, brachyephalic dogs also frequently have problems with their soft pallettes- (the skin on the top of the mouth) which grows too long for the dog's short nose and does cause a breathing obstruction causing the dog to snort and snore.

An elongated soft pallette can be corrected with simple surgery- but the chances are your dog is always going to snort because she is brachyephalic.

Answer 5

All short-faced dogs have some trouble breathing. They snuffle and snort their way through life, with their breathing difficulties becoming worse when they're excited.



Their nostrils tend to be slim and pinched and may have soft cartilage that cause the nostrils to collapse when the dog tries to pull air in forcefully.



The trachea (windpipe) tends to be narrow, restricting air flow even more.



The soft palate (a flap of skin across the back of the throat that prevents food and water from entering the windpipe) is often fleshy and elongated and tends to fall loosely into the throat. This causes noisy breathing, gagging and hacking (as though the dog has mucous in his throat), and sometimes spitting up white froth.

Answer 6

Some dogs are known to snort when they get excited, especially if she's got ancestry of short-nosed breeds like pugs or bulldogs. If she gets regular vet visits and appears healthy and well, there's probably no cause for concern.



If she hasn't had a vet visit in awhile, you might want to take her in to rule out any respiratory complications.

Answer 7

Its they type of head she has called a Brachycephalic. Its very normal for those types of dogs such as bulldogs, pugs.



Brachycephalic dogs have been bred so as to possess a normal lower jaw, that is, one in proportion to their body size, and a compressed upper jaw. In producing this cosmetic appearance, we have compromised these animals in many important ways and you, as an owner, must be familiar with the special needs of your pet.

Answer 8

Let me guess she has a close muzzle(close to face). Because of the the nose being close face she has a shorter air way and when she breaths like that her neck will swell which means she gets less air but its ok It is commin in these types of dogs.

Answer 9

Sometimes pugs will do that but if its all the time she might have a breathing problem. You might want to take her to the vet.

Answer 10

My friends puggle does that every day in the afternoon. It only lasts for 20 seconds.

Answer 11

She either has



Stenotic Nares



Elongated Soft Palate



Larynx collpase



or



Tracheal collapse



Of course it can have one, two , three or all of the above conditions.



Three of those can be corrected with sugery.



All very common conditions with Pugs



So much for that "hybrid vigor"

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What is brachycephalic syndrome?



The full name of this disorder is brachycephalic airway obstruction syndrome (BAOS). Brachycephalics are those breeds which have a comparatively short head. Because of their anatomy, virtually all dogs of these breeds have some degree of increased work associated with breathing from the time they are born. Many have varying degrees of obstruction to their airways, which causes signs ranging from noisy breathing to collapse.



The most common anatomical features that lead to the respiratory difficulties typical of these breeds, include an elongated and fleshy soft palate, and narrowed nostrils. Many affected dogs also have changes to the larynx (everted laryngeal saccules) and a relatively small trachea (hypoplastic trachea).



How is brachycephalic syndrome inherited?



Selection for exaggerated features has resulted in the respiratory difficulties in these breeds. For example breed standards for the English bulldog specify that the face should be very short, as should the distance between the tip of the nose and where it is set deep between the eyes. It is hardly surprising that this leaves little room for the structures involved in normal breathing.



What breeds are affected by brachycephalic syndrome?



These problems are generally most common and severe in the English bulldog. Other brachycephalic breeds in which this syndrome is found include the pug, Boston terrier, Pekingese, Cavalier King Charles spaniel, Chinese shar-pei, French bulldog, Lhasa apso, and shih tzu.



For many breeds and many disorders, the studies to determine the mode of inheritance or the frequency in the breed have not been carried out, or are inconclusive. We have listed breeds for which there is a consensus among those investigating in this field and among veterinary practitioners, that the condition is significant in this breed.



What does brachycephalic syndrome mean to your dog & you?



Problems associated with this syndrome range in severity, with most brachycephalic dogs snuffling and snorting to some degree. Some will have no further difficulties, but many will have problems such as increasingly noisy breathing, coughing and gagging, fainting or collapsing episodes, and a decreased tolerance for exercise (ie. they tire easily). Over the long term, this also puts an increased strain on the heart. Some dogs, such as English bulldogs, may have frequent episodes of sleep-disordered breathing.



Overheating is especially dangerous in these breeds, because increased panting (the normal mechanism for cooling in dogs) can cause further swelling and narrowing of the already constricted airways, which will increase your dog's anxiety. Excitement, exercise, or warm weather (and especially a combination of these factors) can trigger this vicious cycle. These dogs can also have gastrointestinal problems, because of difficulties coordinating swallowing when they are working so hard at breathing. This can result in vomiting ar gagging because of swallowing so much air, or aspiration pneumonia, because of breathing in saliva or food particles.



All dogs of these breeds have an increased risk associated with sedation and anesthesia, for which your veterinarian will take extra precautions.



How is brachycephalic syndrome diagnosed?



These problems are usually evident from a young age. If your dog has respiratory difficulties, your veterinarian may discuss this syndrome with you as part of a regular visit, or you may bring your dog in because of an episode such as collapsing after exercise.



Because some changes in anatomy are common to all dogs of these breeds, diagnosis is really a question of the degree of abnormality. The overlong soft palate is best examined under general anesthesia, and so, because of the associated risks, your vet will most likely ask your permission in advance to surgically correct it at the same time if necessary. Neutering can often be performed at the same time.



How is brachycephalic syndrome treated?



Medical treatment (oxygen therapy, corticosteroids) can be used for short term relief of airway inflammation. Surgery is required where severe anatomic faults interfere with breathing. Most commonly this involves removal of some of the excess fleshy soft palate, and widening of air passages at the nostrils.



It is important to keep your dog from becoming overweight, as this will worsen his or her respiratory difficulties in the long run.



For the veterinarian: In mild episodes of obstruction, short-acting steroids, oxygen therapy, and cooling the dog while it calms down may be sufficient. Bear in mind that sedation without intubation will relax upper airway muscles and may increase obstruction, and that hyperthermia may develop in an oygen tent or cage and exacerbate the problem.