Can dogs lose their voice?

Just like people, dogs can become hoarse if they overuse their vocal cords. If your dog has been barking for extended periods, this could be the case. While you should still make an appointment with your vet, in most cases rest is the recommended course of treatment. read more

Dogs can lose their voices just like humans do. In other words, they get laryngitis, which is an inflammation of the voice box and vocal cords. It can be caused by barking too much, infection and other causes. read more

Muscle disorders — The vocal cords are a muscle. Autoimmune muscle disorders can block the neuromuscular junction and result in voice change or loss. Unlike us, colds and flus are not the major reason for voice changes and loss in pets. If your dog or cat is losing their bark or meow do not put off a visit to your vet. read more