Staffy breathing problems?

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11/11/2012, 13:28

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Hi everyone

I'm looking for some advice. I've bought a 7-month-old Staffy and I'd like to know if it's normal for her breathing to sound a bit like a Bulldog's, as she sometimes snores and sounds like she's choking... I'm hoping to hear from other Staffy owners to see if it's just a breed trait or if I should get her checked out by the vet to make sure it's not a heart problem.

Other than that, she's very playful and seems to be in good health, it's probably just me worrying.

Thanks so much

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Anonymous user Icon representing the flag French

03/05/2016, 00:17

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Hi everyone,

I've just had to rush my Staffie to the emergency vet due to heatstroke. Staffies have a problem with the back of their palate being too narrow.

After a lot of exertion, he couldn't get enough air and was literally suffocating. They cooled him down with cold water for 45 minutes and put him on steroids. He pulled through, but it was a very close call—he was on the brink of death. The vet told me that if it happens again, even without any exercise, there's an operation to widen his airways. This would help him regulate his temperature much better.

You should be aware that during heatstroke, a dog's brain can literally shut down.

Anyway, that’s what happened in our case.

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Anonymous user Icon representing the flag French

26/11/2012, 17:10

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Does she snore while she’s sleeping or after she’s been playing?

If it’s the former, it’s nothing to worry about—plenty of dogs snore when they’re asleep. However, if it’s after exercise, that isn’t normal. I’ve got an Amstaff; she’s like a Staffie but a bit bigger ^^. She’s never out of breath like a Bulldog. Your pup might have caught a cold, or she could even have a slight heart murmur. Anyway, you’ll be heading to the vet for her boosters soon, so mention it to them and they’ll be able to tell you what’s actually going on.

Did you get a health certificate when you bought her?

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26/11/2012, 17:05

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I’ve got a Pinscher... completely unrelated, but she’s always snoring! Even when her eyes are open. My vet told me it’s perfectly normal, as some dogs are just like that. You could always take yours for a check-up just to be on the safe side, but normally there’s nothing to worry about :)

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26/11/2012, 15:47

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I know loads of Staffies and don't you worry, they snore, it's normal and it only gets worse as they get older :p

Mine is 4 months old and sometimes she wakes us up in the night snoring lol...

So there you go, everything's normal, no need to panic :)

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Anonymous user Icon representing the flag French

12/11/2012, 19:48