Reverse Sneezing

ginwoman

ginwoman

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Does anyone else have a dog that has these spells? It is very scary to me because his whole body is affected. Two vets have told me that it is not harmful to the dog, it just looks bad. What do you think? Do you have any suggestions to avoid it or to help them when it is happening? Thank you
 
Roman

Roman

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My Boston does that, but I thought it was some sort of Spasm in the Trachea, until the Vet told me it was not. It seems to happen when she gets excited here & there. Does your Dog have a short Face? I will think it happens more in Dogs that are Brachycephalic (Short Face) It's really nothing to worry about unless you feel as though she isn't catching her Breath in a timely fashion.
 
pearlie369

pearlie369

UnStAbLe YeT sAfE
I have dachshunds and they all do it. One of them can actually just be sitting there and will start. You can try gently blowing into their nose and speak in a slow deep calm voice. Normally only lasts a few moments, then they are fine. If you are concerned they are not getting enough oxygen check the crt (capillary refill) lift a lip and press onto the pinkest part of the gum you can find. Count how many seconds it takes for it to return back to pink. If it's 3 seconds or under then the baby is fine. Over 3 seconds, but still pink not blue gums, take them to the vet. If you notice a bluish tint to the tongue or gums it's an emergency.
 
ginwoman

ginwoman

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Hi Roman, not a long face....I have two mini poodles and both of them do it, but one does it a lot more. I don't know what brings it on. I know sometimes when he drinks water it brings it on. Sometimes he is asleep and it happens.
 
ginwoman

ginwoman

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pearlie369 said:
I have dachshunds and they all do it. One of them can actually just be sitting there and will start. You can try gently blowing into their nose and speak in a slow deep calm voice. Normally only lasts a few moments, then they are fine. If you are concerned they are not getting enough oxygen check the crt (capillary refill) lift a lip and press onto the pinkest part of the gum you can find. Count how many seconds it takes for it to return back to pink. If it's 3 seconds or under then the baby is fine. Over 3 seconds, but still pink not blue gums, take them to the vet. If you notice a bluish tint to the tongue or gums it's an emergency.
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Pearlie I read once that if you hold your fingers over their nostrils for a few seconds it will help. I've tried it but am not convinced it really helps.
 
Roman

Roman

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I wonder if it is a Pure Breed thing? All of the Bostons I've had over the years did it, and I had a Boston/Pug (Bug) that did it too. When Meat Ball does it, it just lasts for a few seconds, like 10 to 15, and then she's back to normal. I think I'd rather gently blow in the Nostrils, than I would to place the Fingers over them. Gin, how long do you dog's spells last?
 
Chasey_Lane

Chasey_Lane

Salt Life
My Chihuahua does this. It lasts a few seconds then he's back to normal. Typically it happens when he's going on walks.
 
Nickel

Nickel

curiouser and curiouser
It happens to my dog (catahoula) every so often and only lasts for a couple seconds. He also sneezes when he's getting indignant about something. :lol:
 
luvmygdaughters

luvmygdaughters

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My old girl Nikki used to do it. She was a mixed breed, shephard and retriever, maybe some collie in there too. She wouldnt be doing anything, next thing you know she would start. Didnt last long though and she was fine.
 
ICit

ICit

Jam out with ur clam out
my Belgian Malinois and Yorkie do it.


... it is not harmful ... and is NOT breed specific.. and I have seen it in many dogs.
 
migtig

migtig

aka Mrs. Giant
My Papillons do it as well. More frightening I think for me than for them. But I just baby them for a moment and it passes with no problems. Though my little girl likes to play me and she uses it as an excuse to snuggle. My boy though is off and running immediately after he stops.
 
idiganthro

idiganthro

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My Lhasa Apso does it every so often. It happened quite a few times after he got his intranasal bordatella vaccine, and scared us to pieces. We almost rushed him to the vet in the middle of the night. He has even thrown up a little once the episode is near the end.
It is more common in squash-faced pups, and is apparently not dangerous, but certainly looks scary!
 
withrespect

withrespect

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ginwoman said:
Does anyone else have a dog that has these spells? It is very scary to me because his whole body is affected. Two vets have told me that it is not harmful to the dog, it just looks bad. What do you think? Do you have any suggestions to avoid it or to help them when it is happening? Thank you
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My boston terrier does that. I always thought it was allergies. He does it when he gets over-excited too.
 
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