lazydaisy Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 I was wondering if anyone-else has experienced this problem or has any advice. My dog Roly (Chihuahua) sometimes unexpectedly starts to have difficulty breathing. He makes an almost gagging noise and tries to take deep intakes of breath. I was wondering if other toy dogs did this because it seems like he is choking and im worried in case it is anything more serious. When he starts to do this, i usually stroke his throat gently and try and calm him down because he becomes a bit panicked. Thanks. Lazydaisy's Daughter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico's mum Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 (edited) Hi,many Yorkies have problems which sound like this,it's due to the narrow tracheas they have.Zico used to get it occasionally and just like your Roly I found gentle stroking of his throat helped.Do you use a harness with him as a collar can put too much pressure on the neck.I would get him checked out just in case. ETA just did a quick google check on chihuahua trachea and does look as if it's a similar problem with the breed. Edited December 24, 2008 by zico's mum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Grose Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 Sounds like reverse sneezing and it is very common in a lot of dogs. My lurcher does it and it sounds terribly alarming when it first happens but you get used to it. Have a look on YouTube for reverse sneezing videos and you can tell whether this is what your dog does. Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasta Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 It does sound like reverse sneezing, kenza does it a lot. I find if I cover her nostrils gently but firmly with the palm of my hand, and hold it there for a few seconds, to stop her breathing it breaks the spasm. In fact when it happens now she looks for me to do it Hope Roly is ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranirottie Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 poor Roly, it does sound like the thing that a lot of little dogs do. x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobean Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 It does sound like reverse sneezing cos trachea problems normally involves coughing. The Viz have this when they get a bit excited sometimes. Just sit him down and keep him calm. I talk to mine and gently stroke them. It's not pleasant for them but is soon over. If they start to panic it gets worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisebt Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 My tiny jrt and my ebt both reverse sneeze, its scary when they first do it.... now i also rub their throats until it passes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolh365 Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 His brother does it as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceemage Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 Oscar the Wonder Dog had reverse sneeze for a while. If a dog is susceptible to it, it can happen occasionally any time and isn't a problem. If they start having it a lot (several times a day), it might be a sign that the flap of skin at the top of the oesophagus is inflamed, in which case a steroid injection from the vet can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazydaisy Posted December 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 His brother does it as well In a way, thats so sweet! Which brother is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolh365 Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 I have the black and tan munster !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazydaisy Posted December 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 Thanks for all of your replies. Im glad to hear that it is nothing serious! Lazydaisy's Daughter x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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