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Breathing & Respiratory Health

Why Does My English Bulldog Sound Congested? Nasal Congestion Causes

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Bryan Harkins
June 3, 2023

Your English Bulldog may sound congested due to breed-related respiratory issues, given their brachycephalic nature. Bulldogs have compacted skulls that affect their breathing, and it’s not uncommon to hear them …

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How Long Can a Dog Hold Their Breath?

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Bryan Harkins
October 29, 2021
dog swimming underwater

Dogs cannot be trained to hold their breath on command, so it is ethically impossible to determine how long they can hold their breath. Even though it’s not a testable …

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Can Dogs Breathe Through Their Nose?

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Bryan Harkins
July 22, 2021
dog with mouth closed breathing through the nose

All dogs can breathe through their nose, but some dogs are much better at it than others. A dog’s nose structure will determine how efficient a dog is at breathing …

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Does Honey Help With Dog Bronchitis? [Kennel Cough]

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Bryan Harkins
July 15, 2021
bowl of honey

Honey works wonders for alleviating the symptoms of dog bronchitis. It provides a triple punch to your dog’s bronchitis by soothing the throat, calming the inflammation, and fighting the bacteria. …

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Can Dogs Hold Their Breath Underwater?

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Bryan Harkins
December 28, 2020
dog swimming underwater

Dogs can hold their breath underwater thanks to the mammalian diving response. However, this doesn’t come naturally to all dogs. Swimming breeds, such as retrievers and labs, will instinctively hold …

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The Best Essential Oils For Your Dogs Cough

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Bryan Harkins
September 8, 2020
Some essential oils can help a dogs cough, but it doesn't replace a visit to the vet.

The best essential oils to help with a dog’s cough include: Eucalyptus, Lavender, Peppermint, Chamomile, and Ginger. Do not allow your dog to ingest the oils. Instead, use a diffuser …

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Why Does My Dog Sound Congested When Sleeping? Here’s How to Help

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Bryan Harkins
July 27, 2020
If you're wondering why your dog sounds congested while sleeping, here are nine possible reasons.

There are several reasons your dog might sound congested when sleeping. The most common reason is simply that your dog is sleeping in a weird position that is causing congestion. …

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Why Does My Dog Sound Congested? It’s NOT a Cold

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Bryan Harkins
June 6, 2020
Have you ever wondered why your dog would sound congested? There could be a simple explanation

There are many reasons a dog might sound congested. The most common is because of a respiratory infection. Dogs do not get colds in the same way humans do, but …

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Why Is My Dog Sneezing Non-Stop? [And How to Stop it]

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Bryan Harkins
June 1, 2020
Have you ever wondered why your dog sneezes non-stop? There are two primary reasons

When a dog sneezes non-stop, it’s usually because of an irritant in their nose. Dogs explore with their nose to the ground, so sniffing up dirt and debris will happen …

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What Does Kennel Cough Sound Like in a Puppy? [4 Home Remedies]

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Bryan Harkins
December 3, 2019
Dogs can get really sick when they have kennel cough. The good news it's treatable

Just about every dog owner has heard of kennel cough. Although it is extremely uncomfortable, for a healthy adult dog, kennel cough is nothing to be concerned about and should …

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