Reverse sneezing

by Carla77 Fri Aug 01 2014, 19:24

Tia frightened the life out of me earlier when she started having what looked like a fit.

I cuddled and calmed her down and she eventually fell asleep in my arms.

Just done a some research on the net and it looks like she had a fit of reverse sneezing. It seems weird that she should suddenly start going this at the age of 6 but the clip I saw on YouTube was exactly the same.

Does anyone else have any experience of this with their dogs?

Thanks
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by **Kathy** Fri Aug 01 2014, 19:36

I have heard other users here talk about this but have never had a dog experience it.

by **Kathy** Fri Aug 01 2014, 19:39

The link below shows where others have had their dogs doing this:

https://staffy-bull-terrier.niceboard.com/t44016-reverse-sneezing

by **silver** Fri Aug 01 2014, 19:40

It's quite common in some breeds. Shouldn't worry unless it becomes frequent Smile

by **Ben** Fri Aug 01 2014, 20:01

Honestly happens from time to time with mine until they finally get through it. Can be startling, but it is pretty infrequent and fleeting.

by Carla77 Fri Aug 01 2014, 20:04

Thanks guys....you've really reassured me. Was beginning to worry that it might be something more serious.

by **jshrew** Fri Aug 01 2014, 20:15

I freaked when Ledger first did it but remembered seeing something on here and had an idea what was happening. Thankfully it has only ever happened a couple of times and last time it was easy for me knowing what was happening to just calm him down quicker

by **lumpydog** Fri Aug 01 2014, 21:13

Meg does this. It's caused by a loose flap of skin on the roof of their mouths right at the back. It's easily cured by gently putting your hand over the nose for a few seconds, blocking the nostrils. I read somewhere that it's due to the long term selective breeding and the snouts being shorter and is common in dogs like this (especially Bulldog).

by **Nathan** Fri Aug 01 2014, 21:20

My two only had it for a couple of weeks at around this time of year as well. even though they were physically fit and happy they made a sound just like they were yaking up something horrid. i remember a few other dogs with the same thing but others in the pack walk never getting so much as a sneeze. must admit it really scared me at first as well but it tailed off pretty quick.