 Show You come home from work and greet your dog who is very excited to see you. Suddenly, he starts wheezing and snorting, sounding as though he cannot breathe. What’s going on here? Is your dog in danger? Do you need to rush him to the vet? (Link to video of pug with reverse sneeze: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtIPODy687U) Thought to be caused when a dog experiences some irritation at the back of the throat, a reverse sneeze most commonly occurs in small to medium sized dogs who are excited. It can also occur randomly without warning or obvious cause. Some dogs with upper respiratory diseases like kennel cough, allergies or conditions like nasal mites (which, thankfully, are rare!) or dogs who may have a foreign body such as a blade of grass stuck in the back of the throat may experience recurrent bouts of reverse sneezing. If your dog experiences repeated, frequent episodes of reverse sneezing, a visit to the vet may be necessary to rule out these causes. What should you do if your dog has an episode? First, make sure that it is a reverse sneeze. If the episode lasts more than 1-2 minutes, your dog collapses, loses consciousness or seems disoriented, or if her tongue appears purple or blue, this is respiratory distress and not a reverse sneeze. This situation requires a visit to the vet and could be an emergency. However, if the dog is alert, walking around and making the snorting noise for 15-30 seconds up to a minute or two, you can try to stop the reverse sneeze by rubbing the dog’s throat or nose. You don’t have to do anything—the reverse sneeze should stop on its own without any intervention and treatment is rarely needed. If reverse sneezing happens repeatedly, sometimes an antihistamine such as Benadryl may control it. Cats rarely experience reverse sneezing, but it can occur in our feline friends on occasion. A reverse sneeze can sound quite scary, but it is almost never cause for alarm. However, if you are unsure if your pet is experiencing a true reverse sneeze, or, if your pet truly seems to be having trouble breathing, err on the side of caution and have your pet checked by a vet. This blog brought to you by the Patton Veterinary Hospital serving Red Lion, York and the surrounding communities. Source: https://www.petmd.com/dog/general-health/reverse-sneezing-dogs-it-normal Schedule an appointment with our team of veterinarians today at (717) 246-3611!
Reverse sneezing (Pharyngeal Gag Reflex) is a sudden, rapid and extreme forceful inhalation of air through the nose causing the dog to make repeated snorting noises, which may sound like he is choking. It sounds like the dog is trying to inhale a sneeze, and it is therefore known as reverse sneezing. Reverse sneezing is often caused by irritation of the palate/laryngeal area. It causes a spasm in the muscles of the pharynx. Reverse sneezing is characterized by honking, hacking or snorting sounds (gasping inwards). It primarily occurs when the dog is excited, but it can also happen after drinking, eating, running, or pulling on the leash. A typical episode lasts only a few seconds, but some dogs may experience this for a few minutes and usually several times a day. Most of the time you can stop the spasm by gently massaging the throat of your dog, or briefly closing its nostrils until the dog swallows. In some cases reverse sneezing is caused by foreign bodies in the nasal passage (grass blades), irritation from allergies or irritants (pollens, smoke, perfumes), or even tooth root infections. In those cases you should always consult a vet. If the dog is having repeated attacks of reverse sneezing, your vet may prescribe antihistamines to see if that helps stop the sneezing. When reverse sneezing occurs right after the nose-inoculation against kennel-cough, it would be advisable to give the dog some antibiotics. Most dogs that have infrequent episodes of reverse sneezing, can lead a perfectly normal life, cause reverse sneezing is a harmless condition and medical treatment is not necessary. Although, it is important not to confuse reverse sneezing with a collapsing trachea or a heart problem. In case of doubt, it is important to have the dog examined by your veterinarian. Updated July 17, 2022 ‘Emergency Care’ (details below) How to Tell Reverse Sneezing from Choking
If in doubt, see a vet immediately. True choking is often fatal. No vet will criticise you for being careful, even if there is nothing wrong. Now dive deeper… Reverse sneezing is dramatic and scary. Many times a dog in the middle of a bout has been rushed to me for choking. That’s not an unreasonable thought when you see what it looks like. However, while certainly unpleasant to the dog, reverse sneezing is virtually harmless. Since most dogs will do it at some time, it’s important for dog owners to understand. What Is Reverse Sneezing?Reverse sneezing is repetitive sucking of air through the nose, accompanied by a harsh grunting, snorting or gagging noise. It can last anywhere from 5 to 30 seconds, during which the dog stands with outstretched neck, lips drawn back and a ‘far away’ expression. The noise is created by air passing between the nasal passages and the soft palate. When you watch these dogs in the videos, it looks like they do it to itch the throat or nose. I believe they deliberately push the soft palate against the back of the throat in order to create the vibration that we hear. What Causes Reverse Sneezing?Reverse sneezing is never normal. It occurs due to irritation of a part of the throat called the nasopharynx up behind the nasal passages. Common causes of throat irritation are:
The last video shows a dog with rhinitis. This characteristic noise is nasal stertor, not reverse sneezing. It’s caused by something irritating the nasal passages. Often the causes are the same as above, so it’s not a terrible mistake to make. However, the location of the problem is different, so you might like to look at the causes of true sneezing in dogs too. For most dogs, an occasional reverse sneeze is acceptable and no cause for alarm. However, if your dog has started reverse sneezing constantly or is getting worse then you need to help. It’s also worth reading our page on the causes of coughing in dogs. How To Stop Reverse SneezingReverse sneezing is a semi-voluntary behaviour, so anything that distracts or disrupts your dog will often stop it. This might include picking a dog up, rubbing the throat, pinching the nostrils or even a tasty treat. However, just like any other itch, you aren’t fixing the underlying irritation, just suppressing the symptoms. To stop reverse sneezing properly, you need to recognise and treat the cause. Treatment of Reverse SneezingReverse sneezing is treated by reducing the irritation to the airways. Always start with a diagnosis from the vet of the likely cause.
What Else Causes Dogs To Cough?Lastly, I would be remiss if I didn’t warn you of more serious diseases that can be confused with reverse sneezing.
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