my dog is a chihuahua and sometimes out of the blue he does this weird noise like he is gasping for air but afterwards he is totally fine
he acts like nothing happened whats wrong with him?!?!!?!?
2007-02-24 16:10:22 · 10 answers · asked by k m 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It sounds like 'reverse sneezes'. That's what a vet told my daughter when her Border Terrier was making weird kinda asthma breathing sounds. But please take your pooch to the vet and have him checked out!
2007-02-24 16:16:57 · answer #1 · answered by Kelly_from_Texas 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree it sounds like a reverse sneeze. The beagle that I had for 13 years would get those too. Don't worry that's not what she died from. I always felt bad for her cuz it didn't look or sound good. :( But she was always ok after wards. But I would take your little dog to the vet just to make sure that's all it is! ;)
2007-02-25 00:22:39 · answer #2 · answered by Dawnigirl21 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is called reverse sneeze syndrome. If this is only a once in in awhile affair you shouldn't be worried but if it is very regular then you need to contact your vet. The reverse sneeze syndrome can last from 10 sec up to 2 min. The normal is under 20 sec. If they starts vomiting or jerking in a seizure like motion when he is doing this contact your vet.
2007-02-25 00:17:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
A lot of little dogs do wierd stuff like this but it is always best to ask your vet. Some dogs do get asthma, believe it or not.
2007-02-25 00:13:29 · answer #4 · answered by Behaviorist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it almost sounds like a sneeze, it may be a reverse sneeze, or if it sounds like a hicup, dogs can get them like humans
2007-02-25 00:17:11 · answer #5 · answered by 1dog1cat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my dachshund does that too and Ive seen other dogs do it. Dont know if its anything bad my dog seems ok. I guess you should ask your vet about what it means
2007-02-25 00:18:45 · answer #6 · answered by Rickyxlnos 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Chihuahua "honk". It's perfectly normal for the breed. They often do it when excited.
2007-02-25 00:19:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would talk to the vet and see what they say.Just to be safe.Good luck
2007-02-25 00:13:15 · answer #8 · answered by stephanie J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chiwawas- (incorect spelling) have small nose holes that is why they gasp alot for breath.but very few like urs act that way.
get help at http://www.chihuahua.com
2007-02-25 00:16:41 · answer #9 · answered by Keith M 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
He might have a breathing disorder.
2007-02-25 01:14:23 · answer #10 · answered by ashleyprincess 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋