Take your macho shit elsewhere! She was at the vet a couple months ago and got a clean bill of health. Oh, are you talking about the myth that bully breeds have some sort of mechanism enabling them to lock their jaws, making their mouths impossible to open? I can lift her up while she has a stick in her mouth and she will keep holding on. Bully breeds have short snouts, making them more likely to snort.
It is also seen after periods of over-excitement. Reverse sneezing is characterized by sudden, rapid and repeated inhalations through the nose, followed by snorting or gagging sounds. It can be alarming to an owner, but is not known to be harmful to dogs without any underlying conditions such as heart disease , and most dogs are completely normal before and after a reverse sneezing episode. In dogs that exhibit reverse sneezing, it is not uncommon for them to have repeat episodes of reverse sneezing throughout their lives.
During a reverse sneeze, the dog will suddenly stand still, extend its head and neck, and produce a loud snorting sound. Lightly blowing in his face may also help.
This should cause the dog to swallow a couple of times, which will usually stop the spasm of the reverse sneeze. Getting the dog in a cool area or outside with fresh air while trying to verbally calm him can also be useful. Sid makes some right weird noises!!
And when he's sniffing around the floor for stuff he sounds like a canal boat chugging along!! Charlie makes noises I've never heard before. He does the snorting thing, usually when he's tired or woken up or as Dizzy does, if I've told him off for something.
My hubby was complaining only an hour ago that last night Charlie's snoring and my moaning in my sleep kept him awake. Ha ha, revenge is sweet, my hubby has some right weird episodes at night! Guest Guest. Moo got bought back from her first home beacause apparently the guy said she made noises a dog shouldn't!
Well it is a staff! They do make some bizare sounds! A heart valve slowly becomes deformed so that it no longer closes tightly. Blood then leaks back around this valve and strains the heart. Pets with heart valve disease sometimes called mitral valve disease have a heart murmur.
The same tests will need to be repeated at least every year to monitor the condition. If heart valve disease is diagnosed early, we may be able to prescribe medications that could prolong his life for many years. Veterinary dental care and fatty acid supplementation can help prevent heart disease and weight control can help diminish symptoms.
In humans, an allergy to pollen, mold, or dust makes people sneeze and their eyes itch. In dogs, rather than sneeze, allergies make their skin itchy. Commonly, the feet, belly, folds of the skin, and ears are most affected. Symptoms typically start between the ages of one and three and can get worse every year.
Licking the paws, rubbing the face, and frequent ear infections are the most common signs. The good news is that there are many treatment options available for this condition.
Demodex is a microscopic mite that lives in the hair follicles of dogs. All dogs have them. In mild cases, pet owners may notice a few dry, irritated, hairless lesions. These often occur on the face or feet and may or may not be itchy. Secondary skin infections may occur. Prompt veterinary care is important to keep the disease from getting out of hand. Many pets seem to outgrow the problem, while others require lifelong management. There are a few different types of stones that can form in the kidney or in the bladder, and Staffordshire Bull Terriers are more likely to develop them than other breeds.
Call us immediately! There are three types of seizures in dogs: reactive, secondary, and primary. Secondary seizures are the result of a brain tumor, stroke, or trauma. If no other cause can be found, the disease is called primary, or idiopathic epilepsy. This problem is often an inherited condition, with Staffordshire Bull Terriers commonly afflicted.
If your friend is prone to seizures, they will usually begin between six months and three years of age. An initial diagnostic workup may help find the cause. Lifelong medication is usually necessary to help keep seizures under control, with periodic blood testing required to monitor side effects and effectiveness.
Note the length of the seizure, and call us or an emergency hospital. This disease, also known as brachycephalic syndrome, affects dogs with a short nose, like your Staffordshire Bull Terrier. As a consequence, the soft palate the soft part at the back of the roof of the mouth , is too long and hangs down into the airway.
The nostrils are often too small, and sometimes the trachea, or windpipe, is narrow and undersized. All of these things lead to a narrow and obstructed airway. Many of these dogs can barely breathe! Watch for exercise intolerance, loud breathing, coughing, bluish gums, or fainting.
With his short nose, he is also more likely to develop other problems, such as flatulence from excessive air intake, pneumonia from aspirating food, or heat stroke. In severe cases, surgical correction may be recommended. Teeth abnormalities are often genetically induced and are relatively common in dogs, especially in purebred dogs like your Stafford.
An overbite or underbite is called a malocclusion, or a bad bite. Oligodontia is a condition where only a few teeth are present. Misaligned teeth can also occur and cause lots of problems, but can usually be corrected with braces or extractions. Yes, dogs can get braces! If we catch it early, we may be able to prevent problems with special behavior training.
Various medications may also be needed. In some severe cases, the problem may be extremely difficult to control. The exact defect responsible for the disease is unknown.
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