Can dogs have sleep apnea?

Breeds Prone to Canine Sleep Apnea. Sleep apnea is most common in dogs that have flat faces. Dogs that are overweight are also prone to sleep apnea as the internal fat causes the airways to collapse partially during sleep resulting in interrupted breathing. read more

Sleep apnea is most common in dogs that have flat faces. Such dogs are termed as brachycephalic, the Greek for short head. Breeds with short heads such as English bulldogs, pugs and Boston terriers are prone to this sleeping disorder. read more

Sleep apnea is most commonly seen with English Bulldogs and obese dogs, and causes problems breathing during sleep. Dogs with sleep apnea may temporarily stop breathing, which wakes them up. If this happens multiple times during the night, the dog won't be able to have uninterrupted REM sleep. read more

Dogs (at least those that don’t snore) may also be a beneficial component of therapy for sleep apnea and other sleep disorders. Health professionals often say that people should not co-sleep with their pets—despite the fact that more than half of pet owners do so—due to a risk of sleep disruptions. read more