Why is my dog snoring?

Dogs that snore in their sleep can cause fatigue and irritability in owners. ... You drift asleep with the rain tapping the window and the gentle wheeze of your dog breathing. Suddenly, you hear snoring! read more

Anything that breathes and sleeps can snore. Snoring is the sound caused by the vibrations of respiratory systems moving air during sleep. Snoring is the result of an obstruction of the airway usually produced by the uvula and soft palate. read more

But if your dog has always snored, and he's otherwise happy and playful and active, and the snoring is only at night, then don't worry about it." In other words, rest easy. Actually, that may be a poor choice of words. read more

"While snoring can be normal in some dogs — my Dobermans would saw logs when they were 'dog' tired — it can also be an early sign something isn’t right," says Kwane Stewart, D.V.M., chief veterinary officer of the American Humane Association. read more