VOCAL EXPRESSIONS
Dogs make sounds. Lots of them. Some are breed-specific, like the yodel of the Basenji, which resembles a howl, but yields a different vibration, apparently due to a variation of the shape of their larynges. A dog’s vocal expressions include whines, whimpers, snorts, mumbles, and growls. Have you ever heard a dog sigh? They do that too. As well as sneeze, yawn, grumble, and more.
REVERSE SNEEZING
When it comes to reverse sneezing, who’s better at it than a dog? The reverse sneeze isn’t life threatening, but when some pet dog owners hear it for the first time, their internal warning light flashes. Should you be concerned at this snortful phenomenon? According to petmd.com “sneezing and reverse sneezing are two methods dogs use to remove unwanted material from their nasal cavities.” But you should always ask your vet to verify.
SNORING
Have you ever heard a dog snore? It’s not uncommon to have to move the chronic snoring dog and her bed to another part of the house in order to get a good night’s sleep yourself. Short muzzled dogs are usually the artists behind this special serenade, though some dogs with more proportional snoutage can also belt out a good tune in their sleep. Whatever the case, like anything else a dog does, the snoring dog is deeply embedded in the moment.
