Does my dog’s throat hurt after barking all day?
While we cannot ask our canine friends if their throats hurt, dogs do get laryngitis from barking too much. In this condition the larynx gets inflamed from overuse. Just like for humans, laryngitis is painful for dogs and can take a while to completely heal.
If your dog’s vocal cords get damaged, his bark will also sound more hoarse than usual. Should you notice such a change, you can be certain that his throat hurts. This often goes along with a dry cough as well. Take your dog to see a veterinarian if you suspect an inflammation of his throat. It is important that this condition gets looked at and treated well.
Why does my dog still bark if it hurts?
As mentioned above, internal and external stressors cause your dog to bark. Unfortunately he will even keep on barking if his throat is already hurting. In fact, the pain may cause him to be even more stressed and anxious, which results in even more barking … this can be a vicious cycle!
You cannot just hope that your dog will stop barking when it hurts. Instead, only reducing or removing the stressors that cause him to bark will change his behavior effectively.