Puppy makes strange snorting noise? - Dog Forums

NahzisMom · 08-27-2006, 05:51 AM

I have a 12 week old puppy... She makes a strange noise... hard to describe. She's sucking in air really fast through her nose, it makes a sort of snore/pig sound (not high pitched). It happens a few times a day, usually during a nap, but occasionally just when she's relaxing somewhere. Usually lasts 3-5 "snorts" and then she's okay. Just wondering if it's normal?

Or do I need to try and get her in to be seen by the vet Monday?

Reggies mom · 08-27-2006, 02:05 PM

What kind of puppy is she? My Boston has always made noises like this. If it is not a Boston or a breed that has the short snout, I am thinking respiratory problem of some type. It is good you have a vet appointment for her.
Good luck and let us know how she is.

NahzisMom · 08-27-2006, 02:50 PM

She's an aussie/lab mix. We'll be off to the vet tomorrow, she started sneezing some white gunky stuff this morning and her eyes are kind of runny. She doesn't seem lethargic, tho... so hoping it's just a cold, or perhaps her adjusting to the new house and the cats (have only had her a week). We'll see what the vet says.... Will post an update.

DiggityDogs · 08-27-2006, 04:02 PM

It sounds like she's just doing what we call 'reverse sneezing'. It's usually harmless, but if she's also got the nasal discharge it's a good idea to take her in.

tftmom · 08-27-2006, 09:10 PM

I agree that especially with the discharge she needs to be checked by the vet. I wonder if she was given an Intra-tract vaccine when you got her? My dogs snort like this for a week or so after the vaccine. One of my dogs also has allergies and snorts like this when he is having seasonal problems.

SmoothCollieluver · 08-27-2006, 09:39 PM

Sounds like an inverted sneeze. It's pretty common. If she doesn't stop on her own if you blown in her nose she will stop. It's nothing dangerous. I have seen it many times, including my mil's pit.

NahzisMom · 08-29-2006, 02:52 AM

The vet says it's allergies.... but didn't say much else

Think I need to look for a new vet... was not happy. I have no clue what to do with Nahzi... avoid walking? Change food? What is she allergic to? He says she's too young to test...and that I could give her Benadrul.... and that was it.

SGlover · 10-18-2006, 01:39 AM

i think my dog is doing the same thing, but shes been like dry snorting or something like that ever since she had her first bordatella shot, does anyone know why? is this a reaction to the bordatella shot?

Montez Wakefield · 08-01-2008, 09:12 PM

My 14 wk. old Shih-tzu has just started this snorting noise but it doesn't come and go. It' all the time. Does anyone have any experience with this?

Nancy · 08-10-2008, 08:53 AM

My shih tzu snores if she is sleeping or went her head is tilted in some direction where her airway is blocked. Occ. sneezes. But not all of the time. You might want to go to the vet to make sure something isn't stuck in the nose.

08-27-2006, 05:51 AM	#1
NahzisMom Nahzi's Mom Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: arizona Posts: 4	Puppy makes strange snorting noise? I have a 12 week old puppy... She makes a strange noise... hard to describe. She's sucking in air really fast through her nose, it makes a sort of snore/pig sound (not high pitched). It happens a few times a day, usually during a nap, but occasionally just when she's relaxing somewhere. Usually lasts 3-5 "snorts" and then she's okay. Just wondering if it's normal? Or do I need to try and get her in to be seen by the vet Monday?

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08-27-2006, 02:05 PM	#2
Reggies mom Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 184	What kind of puppy is she? My Boston has always made noises like this. If it is not a Boston or a breed that has the short snout, I am thinking respiratory problem of some type. It is good you have a vet appointment for her. Good luck and let us know how she is.

08-27-2006, 02:50 PM	#3
NahzisMom Nahzi's Mom Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: arizona Posts: 4	She's an aussie/lab mix. We'll be off to the vet tomorrow, she started sneezing some white gunky stuff this morning and her eyes are kind of runny. She doesn't seem lethargic, tho... so hoping it's just a cold, or perhaps her adjusting to the new house and the cats (have only had her a week). We'll see what the vet says.... Will post an update.

08-27-2006, 04:02 PM	#4
DiggityDogs Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ....... Posts: 682	It sounds like she's just doing what we call 'reverse sneezing'. It's usually harmless, but if she's also got the nasal discharge it's a good idea to take her in.

08-27-2006, 09:10 PM	#5
tftmom Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: California Posts: 82	I agree that especially with the discharge she needs to be checked by the vet. I wonder if she was given an Intra-tract vaccine when you got her? My dogs snort like this for a week or so after the vaccine. One of my dogs also has allergies and snorts like this when he is having seasonal problems.

08-27-2006, 09:39 PM	#6
SmoothCollieluver For the Love Of the Breed Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a house Posts: 874	Sounds like an inverted sneeze. It's pretty common. If she doesn't stop on her own if you blown in her nose she will stop. It's nothing dangerous. I have seen it many times, including my mil's pit.

08-29-2006, 02:52 AM	#7
NahzisMom Nahzi's Mom Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: arizona Posts: 4	The vet says it's allergies.... but didn't say much else Think I need to look for a new vet... was not happy. I have no clue what to do with Nahzi... avoid walking? Change food? What is she allergic to? He says she's too young to test...and that I could give her Benadrul.... and that was it.

10-18-2006, 01:39 AM	#8
SGlover Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1	i think my dog is doing the same thing, but shes been like dry snorting or something like that ever since she had her first bordatella shot, does anyone know why? is this a reaction to the bordatella shot?

08-01-2008, 09:12 PM	#9
Montez Wakefield Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Jasper, AL 35503 Posts: 1	My 14 wk. old Shih-tzu has just started this snorting noise but it doesn't come and go. It' all the time. Does anyone have any experience with this?

08-10-2008, 08:53 AM	#10
Nancy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 214	My shih tzu snores if she is sleeping or went her head is tilted in some direction where her airway is blocked. Occ. sneezes. But not all of the time. You might want to go to the vet to make sure something isn't stuck in the nose.