2006-09-18 18:22:30 · 13 answers · asked by kyra120804 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Pomeranians ( and some other toy breeds) often have a weak trachea...the condition of breathing in a honking sound is commonly called 'reverse sneezing'..It can develop into full blown collapsed trachea..but most of them do not..there is nothing you can or need to do unless the problem becomes worse..If he is wearing a collar, switch to a harness..Never tug on his collar..Don't allow him to get overheated.
2006-09-18 18:31:18 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure what "funny" breathing is for a Pom. My Jack Russell's do this little gasp sound when they get really excited. But I've learned to recognize the sound and they all do it at some time. Have you talked to your vet about this? You know respiration difficulties is one of the first signs of heart worm, but I'm assuming he's on heart guard. If he gets a yearly vet check up and he seems healthy otherwise I wouldn't worry, if all else is ok
2006-09-19 01:39:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a Pomeranian and a German Shepherd, and neither one of them breathes funny when they get excited. This could be an asthma related condition and you should probably contact your vet.
2006-09-19 02:33:31 · answer #3 · answered by Kara 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is called a reverse sneeze. it's no more harmful to them than sneezing. Extreme cases can be treated with medication from a vet, but don't let it worry you too much. Ways to help the puppy out would be to elevate its dog dish and get it a harness instead of a collar for walks.
2006-09-19 02:41:34 · answer #4 · answered by Chit P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it's called reverse sneezing. It's very common in toy breeds. I have two chihuahua's that go through the same thing. When it happens it's so scary, I know. You might want to try lightly massaging his neck to get him to swallow, sometimes that helps. If it continues and it doesn't stop, I would take him to the vet because he could have what they call a collapsing trachea. I hope this helps. Good Luck!
2006-09-19 10:44:27 · answer #5 · answered by Chihuahua Lover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1)Is it like a wheezing (like a wheeze and hack) breath? cuz if it is, it's normal, it just means "yay! i'm happy!" or "this is a new place, I have to explore!" or "i love you" or something like that, don't sweat it, my bro's gf's mini pinscher does that too when he's happy, he's not sick, he is just like you said, excited! Hope this helped!
2) It could be allergies, my bro's gf's mini pinscher has allergies and was a litlle sick but he got better, I don't think he needs any medicine for it though, if he sneezes (just in case) he either is sick or has a nasal infecction or allergies or something, when he does that one wipe his nose, then two call a vet. Hope this one helped too! But i'm pretty sure it is 1) up above...
3) Listen to chetco up above me, his answer could and most likely could be it too....
4) Call a vet if you still don't know....
5) I'm out of ideas, lol.
2006-09-19 01:33:07 · answer #6 · answered by Cindy Lindy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The dog probably has reverse sneeze syndrome, both my dogs have it .My lab makes a loud goose-like honking sound ,and our chihuahua sounds like he's hacking up a brick.You should see your vet, it can be treated to a degree.The throat massaging works to calm it, as another answerer said.
2006-09-19 16:32:45 · answer #7 · answered by TamrynLovesMickey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know if that is normal or not but i have a jack Russel and he breaths funny when he gets tired or excited
2006-09-19 01:39:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like Bulldogs and many other breeds.....Due to standards required to show these dogs over the years,many breeds have developed these breathing problems.....Don't worry .,they are perfectly "Normal"!
2006-09-19 01:55:50 · answer #9 · answered by expatriot1000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's very possibly a heart condition. I'd have his heart checked if I was you.
2006-09-19 01:41:36 · answer #10 · answered by AlwaysRight 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋