Reverse Sneeze
Reverse sneezing is very common in small breeds of dogs, and in Chihuahuas. It
is often confused with a collapsed trachea, while it can seem a little scary,
it is actually harmless and not at all life threatening to the dog. Often
times, the dog will usually have the head extended forward and stand still
during the episode with elbows turned out and sometimes with the back arched.
Below is a little information about reverse sneezing.
Dogs have a condition we call a 'reverse sneeze.' It gets its name because the
dog rapidly pulls air into his nose, whereas in a 'regular' sneeze, the air is
rapidly pushed out through the nose. If you witness a dog having a reverse
sneeze it may seem alarming, but it is not a harmful condition, and there are
no ill effects. The dog is completely normal before and after the episode.
During a reverse sneeze, the dog will make rapid and long inspirations, stand
still, and extend his head. A loud snorting sound is produced, which may make
you think the dog has something caught in his nose.
A reverse sneezing episode can last for several seconds to a minute.
The cause of a reverse sneeze is unknown.Shanna
--- On Fri, 11/12/10, Beth M <[email protected]> wrote:
From: Beth M <[email protected]>
Subject: [Chihuahuas] Reverse Sneezing
To: [email protected]
Date: Friday, November 12, 2010, 12:37 PM
Does anyone else Chi's or pooches have this issue? I don't know much about it,
but Dani does this sometimes 3 or 4 time a day. Is there anything you can do
for them while it is happening?
Beth
