Apache sometimes has that, but it is usually when he drinks too fast or he gets overly excited, it does not happen often, but we just massage his throat and it goes away pretty quickly. The vet has said that it is normal in Chihuahua's and I have read extensively on the topic when it first occurred and they say it is common also.... Here is one article on the subject..... "Reverse Sneeze"... Occasional bouts of sneezing, snorting, honking and wheezing are not unusual in chihuahuas, and is sometimes called a "reverse sneeze". This is usually caused by a elongated soft palate that is thought to become temporarily misaligned. It is a common trait in toy breeds. Pulling hard on a leash, drinking too fast or getting overly excited can lead to an episode of reverse sneezing. Reverse sneezing SHOULD NOT be confused with a different condition called "collapsed trachea".
Although reverse sneezing may appear to be scary, it only lasts a short time and can be ended by massaging the dog's neck and throat and encouraging the dog to swallow or lick. Another way to slow the reverse sneeze is to clap your hands to distract the dog, or pinch closed the dog's nostrils with your fingers, forcing it to breathe through its mouths and to swallow. Have a great day, Connie --- 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, 3:37 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 ------------------------------------ " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " Yahoo! Groups Links
