These Dogs Might Need “CPUP” Machines

I have two older dogs, both 13. Every now and then, Cali and Cocoa can still muster up enough energy to wrestle with one another or run some squirrels and birds out of the backyard.

But more of the time, they just take it easy and enjoy their retirement. Especially our Boykin Spaniel mix.

If there's one thing Cocoa (above) is good at, it's sleeping. She has always excelled at lying around the house. Some days, it seems like she only goes outside once. I don't know how she's able to hold it in for so long.

I've noticed that, with each passing year, Cocoa has been snoring more. At times, she sounds like she might have a touch of sleep apnea, which is possible in a dog. As with humans, sleep apnea can lead to health problems for dogs.

Out of curiosity, I Googled 'CPAP machine for dogs.' Nothing like that exists, but there are surgical procedures available. Perhaps I should trademark the name "CPUP" before anyone else does. If this video is any indication, there may be a market for treating canine snoring.