There is nothing more distressing than sleeping next to a person who snores. Unfortunately, many pets also suffer from excessive snoring. While in most cases this is not anything to worry about, there are a few clinical conditions where excessive snoring may indicate a more important medical condition. For example, many pets with brachycephalic syndrome, or short muzzle syndrome, will often snore due to anatomic abnormalities of the nose and airways. This is commonly seen in certain breeds such as Boxers, Pugs, and Boston Terriers.
If snoring or respiratory sounds become excessive or difficulty breathing occurs, then these pets should be evaluated by a veterinarian. In older pets, increased snoring and/or high pitched wheezing sounds may be due to other causes of airway obstruction, including nasal polyps and growths. In some overweight animals, snoring may be normal due to excessive pressure of abdominal fat on the diaphragm.
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