Dog Caught Snoring With Head On Owner's Pillow Delights Viewers—'His Teeth'

A video of a dog snoring has gone viral on TikTok, where it received over 698,000 views and 82,000 likes at the time of reporting.

The video shared by TikTok user @trooperandginny, which has not been independently verified by Newsweek, shows a dog next to a woman in bed, appearing asleep. With its eyes closed, mouth slightly opened and its row of bottom teeth showing, the loud reverberating sound of a snore can be heard in the clip.

The snoring heard in the video appears to be from another dog, named Henry, whose owner posted a video of the sleeping pet on July 15. Since the sound was posted, it has been used in over 2,000 videos on TikTok, including by user @trooperandginny.

According to the Cambridge Veterinary School at the University of Cambridge in the U.K., "respiratory noises such as snoring and snorting are indicators of airway obstruction."

Some dogs with a short muzzle (brachycephalic breeds) may experience brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS).

Depending on the location of the obstruction (be it in the pharynx, larynx, and/or nasal cavity), dogs impacted by BOAS may show different types of noises.

"Some BOAS-affected dogs may only have respiratory noises when they are excited, playing, exercising, eating/drinking or under stress. A thorough veterinary examination is recommended if the respiratory noise is marked," the school explained.

Below are some other possible causes for snoring in dogs, as outlined by the Animal Hospital & Clinic of Arlington in Texas:

• Upper respiratory infection: Nasal congestion clogs sinuses, which can make it harder for air to flow through a dog's nose.
• Obesity: Weight gain can also cause excess tissues to form in your pet's neck or throat, which can restrict air flow.
• Allergies: Allergens can inflame the nasal passages and cause swelling that limits air flow.
• Sleep position: Sleeping on their back can cause the dog's tongue to fall back against the throat and partially block the airway.
• Abscessed tooth: The bacterial infection that causes a tooth abscess may be responsible for inflammation and swelling in nearby tissues.
• Hypothyroidism: Snoring can result from an underactive thyroid. Symptoms of hypothyroidism in dogs can include a dull coat, flaky skin, lack of energy, cold intolerance, reduced appetite, weight gain, shedding as well as skin and ear infections.

The latest viral video had TikTokers in stitches, with some especially amused by the dog's teeth.

User Bethany wrote: "Those teeth just shinin [crying laughing emoji]."

Golden fam wrote: "His teeth so cute [floating hearts smiley face emoji]."

TikToker user6464521839209Furie wrote: "Wow he sleeps good [floating hearts smiley face emoji]."

User davidwildeboer961 wrote: "Too funny," while Heather Blackburn said: "That's sounds like a grown man [crying laughing emojis]."

Newsweek has contacted @trooperandginny, the original poster, for comment.