Wheezing Punkin

dackel · October 12, 2005, 12:50:33 AM

I've been concerned for a while about Hansy because he randomly has these little wheezing fits. He sort of hyperventilates until I sooth and pet him. I have to do it for a period of time because if I stop he starts up again right away. Is this like an anxiety attack or what maybe a health concern? Is there any other doxies out there with this problem?

Roberta · October 12, 2005, 02:54:56 PM

Amy gets these every so often and I have thought she may be a bit asthmatic I had her chest checked when we were at the vet for her annuals but nothing, Ray said just to watch her.
Roberta

Barb · October 12, 2005, 03:40:58 PM

Wonder if this is the reverse sneeze that people talk about? My Rudy will do the same thing your Punkin does and I stroke his throat in a downward motion and just talk calmly. He will calm down too.

dackel · October 13, 2005, 12:51:49 AM

Thanks for the replies, that makes me feel much better.
Hansy did it again a little while ago tonight while he was playing with his friend bun heart. I has lots of squeaky stuffed animals that he just adores I call them his friends because he seems to truly love these things. I'm wondering if it's because he might have swallowed fuzz? or maybe he gets himself too excited? Do they get their wheezies in any particular instances that you've noticed?

Barb · October 13, 2005, 08:24:52 AM

Rudy does it when he pulls on his harness......and other times that he gets very excited. Rudy loves toys too, but doesn't seem to do it when we are throwing the toy.

snicker pumkin · November 15, 2005, 06:06:34 PM

My red dachshund named Pumkin also sneezes like you mentioned. It happens when she gets excited and pulls on her collar too much. A friend with a chihuaha told me that robituson cough syrup can help it. Snickers my black and tan dachshund doesn't seem to do it as much.

Drew

Suzie · November 15, 2005, 06:31:00 PM

It may be reverse sneezing. Common with all small dogs. - A vet once told me, "If you lived 4 inches off the floor, it would probably happen to you too"- Stroking the throat, as Barb described, works very well. Sometimes if you blow in their nose, it stops the spasm, sometimes not...Good luck. If it is reverse sneezing, it bothers you more than the pupper, I know it makes me frantic.

lotsadox · November 21, 2005, 03:16:41 PM

It does sound like reverse sneezing. I've had a couple of dachsies that did it. It's nothing to worry about as long as it doesn't go on for too long a time or distress the dog too much.

LUVMYGUNNER · November 22, 2005, 09:08:39 PM

My little Petunia does that when she gets excited. I did a search on it and it said a little Benadryl also helps.

CA_Trixie · November 22, 2005, 10:58:38 PM

I agree with the other posters, sounds like reverse sneezing. However, if it becomes frequent and long lasting suggest a vet visit for a diagnosis. Here are a couple of links explaining reverse sneezing, read it and see if it's similar to what your pupper is doing.

http://www.thedachshundnetwork.com/revsneez.htm

http://www.beaglebuddies.com/misc/reverse.html

dackel · November 23, 2005, 01:31:54 PM

Thanks for the links. It looks like that's definately what it is. I don't know how long he does it for when I'm not there, but he stops right away when I comfort and pet him. Thanks so much for the info all. I feel much better about it now. :)

LUVMYGUNNER · December 01, 2005, 07:27:40 AM

Petunia's usally last a couple of seconds she doesn't do it every day, just occasionaly.

Lori R. · December 01, 2005, 07:59:25 AM

Penny does this too, I do believe it is called the Reverse Sneezing. I have to calm down to. After I calm her down it goes away.

doxielady5569128 · February 06, 2006, 02:27:34 PM

My Little Puppy Porky does this too. I have noticed it gets worse when it is windy outside or during warmer weather. I have found that giving him a tiny amount of benedryl as needed helps a lot. I am planning on taking him to the vet in a few months and having him evaluated to see if he may have allergies and if he needs medication for this condition. I'll let you know what I find out.

TerriL · February 07, 2006, 07:51:56 AM

Both Toby and Oscy do this from time to time. I do what Barb suggested and rub the throat until it settles down. Oscy seems to have this happen when he is playing hard. Toby has it happen in the night when he is sleeping. Sounds like a pretty common thing!

Nikki · February 07, 2006, 11:17:48 AM

Max and Gabbe both do the reverse sneeze from time to time and I use the method that Dee Dee taught me. I hold my hand over their noses to force them to breathe thru their mouths and it works like a charm. Max has been doing it since he was a pup and he will be nine this summer and has suffered no ill effects from it.

yummyinmytummy · February 23, 2006, 03:36:02 PM

I have heard of the reverse sneeze. It is a tracheal backflip of sorts but i have found that if you elongate the trachea while increase air flow( helps the cilia acclimate) it will calm them down, thus stopping it . I have not researched this topic as i don't have ready access but will try if it is requested of me. :thumb: