I know they have an elongated soft palate but at least once a week it sounds like she could be choking. Is there some way I can help her when she's gasping for air? My vet said she doesn't need surgery.
2007-11-15 08:00:42 · 7 answers · asked by holly_in_wi 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
My vet said that they make this sound due to their trachea collapsing. He said that this is something that happens to smaller dogs at times. Both my chihuahua and pekingnese do this. He said there are some meds for it, but for the most part they just let it be.
2007-11-15 08:08:05 · answer #1 · answered by krystal81 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like reverse sneezing. My pug mixes do this. It sounds like a wheezing, like they are gasping for air but it makes a weird noise... very difficult to explain. This is normal for flat-faced dogs, as long as it doesn't happen too often. Look up reverse sneezing (maybe someone else can explain it better than I can) to see if that is what is going on with your dog.
Either way, it doesn't hurt to mention it to your vet next time you're there.
2007-11-15 08:16:37 · answer #2 · answered by Amanda 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i've had a lot of experiences with pugs and sometimes when they get tired, they start to make this funny wheezing sound. i walked my friends dog once and after a couple minutes into the walk she started making this weird sound. but now she always does it when she walks, so maybe what your dog is going through is normal, but it could be serious. just make sure you've told the vet everything that is happening and if they say your dog is ok, shes probably ok. so im not saying its not serious, but it could be a normal thing, so don't worry to much, but don't take it off your mind either
2007-11-15 08:45:21 · answer #3 · answered by Malli 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom's friend has four pugs and trust me they are the cutest dogs. Pugs snort because how their face is bulit and they always sound they're gasping for air and that's just how they are! but just incase try looking at american kennal club and see if they have any info.
2007-11-15 10:58:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Vet calls this "reverse sneezing". I have a Boston Terrier with similar problems. When he is having a breathing attach I pinch the skin on the sides of his nose gently and lift up. This helps to open his airways.
Other than that, just sit by her and comfort her. Take her back to the Vet if it keeps happening though. Maybe she has allergies?
2007-11-15 08:21:22 · answer #5 · answered by LuvMyBT's 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the evil seeping out...
Sorry... my vet never gave it a name - just gave me the "chill, mom" look. Said it didn't need surgery.
2007-11-15 12:33:19 · answer #6 · answered by Asked and Answered 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you are probably experiencing, is what they call Reverse Sneezing! Here is some information on it, that may help to answer your question:
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=0&cat=1276&articleid=1112
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverse_sneezing
http://www.paw-rescue.org/PAW/PETTIPS/DogTip_ReverseSneezing.html
http://yorkieviews.com/reversesneezing.htm
I hope this helps!
2007-11-15 08:18:24 · answer #7 · answered by Chihuahua Addict Adores Scooby 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋