This is my third dog that suddenly is gasping for air for awhile and then it stops (it seems like affixia to me). It can't be the house.. we have moved and don't have rugs anymore... but this is my third dog in 12 years that did this, and some of them where out door dogs...
2007-01-26 20:24:25 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
it lasts about 5-30 seconds
2007-01-26 20:31:15 · update #1
What your dog is experiencing, is called Reverse Sneezing, and it's very scary. It's not dangerous, and can be stopped by rubbing his throat lightly, and talking to him in a soft voice. I have 5 chihuahuas, that do it too, when they get excited, and that's what my vet advised me to do when it happens.
2007-01-26 23:01:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean reverse sneezing? Dogs have the ability to sneeze backwards, sounds kind of like a snort, cant catch their breath for a second. It a muscle spasm similar to a hiccup. If you think he is actually having trouble breathing, please take him to the vet. You didnt say if these were all the same breed of dog, some breeds are prone to diseases that can lead to respiratory problems.
2007-01-27 04:28:59 · answer #2 · answered by cs 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋