Article on reverse sneezing

[2BullyMama]

The Weird Sneeze That Can Terrify Pet Parents

Caused by a spasm of the throat and soft palate, reverse sneezing can send owners running to the vet, thinking their pet is in serious distress. Know what can cause this strange respiratory event, how to recognize it and what to do when it occurs to help both you and your pet relax.

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[tigertanktoo]

When Gabe starts to do that, I usually just rub his neck for a few seconds and it seems to make it go away.

 

[rjisaterp]

Thanx for the information....Cooper does this and kind of reminds me that he is clearing his throat or "trying to get a hairball out of his throat" in a manner of speaking. Lasts for a few seconds then he stops.

 

[Manydogs]

One of mine does it occasionally. Yes, I too rub their throat. Years ago my little pom did that alot. I would hold her head straight up and rub her throat.

 

[benny]

My first bulldog would _always_ hock a loogie immediately following every episode of reverse sneezing. He could throw them pretty far We didn't have a remedy back then, but I have heard rubbing their throat works as well.

 

[Bulldog2001]

When my frenchie does it, I put my fingers over his nose which stops it within a few seconds.

 

[2BullyMama]

Two of our four did it.... Nitshcke and Cheli -- I always just covered their nostrils which forced them to breathe through mouth and it worked