{"id":2232,"date":"2017-11-13T06:00:32","date_gmt":"2017-11-13T06:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/happypetsinfo.com\/blog\/?p=2232"},"modified":"2018-01-26T13:53:09","modified_gmt":"2018-01-26T13:53:09","slug":"reverse-sneezing-in-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happypetsinfo.com\/blog\/reverse-sneezing-in-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Reverse Sneezing In Dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Reverse Sneezing In Dogs-Causes And Treatment<\/h1>\n

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Reverse sneezing , also known as mechanosensitive aspiration reflex, inspiratory paroxysmal respiration, and pharyngeal gag reflex, is actually a fairly common respiratory event in dogs. It happens more often in small breed dogs, perhaps because they have smaller throats and windpipes.<\/p>\n

Brachycephalic breeds, (like pugs and bulldogs, Boston Terrier, Shih Tzu, and Pekinese to name the most common) with elongated soft palates, occasionally suck the palate into the throat, which can cause an episode of reverse sneezing.<\/p>\n

Brachycephalia refers to a flat and wide skull shape. This skull shape gives these dogs the characteristic flattened face and short nose.<\/p>\n

Interestingly, the phenomenon is very rarely seen in kitties.<\/p>\n

How to Recognize an Episode of Reverse Sneezing<\/strong><\/h4>\n

In a regular sneeze, air is pushed out through the nose. In a reverse sneeze, air is pulled rapidly and noisily in through the nose. For some dogs, it\u2019s a more or less normal event. Just as sneezing is a part of life, reverse sneezing is also a part of many dogs\u2019 lives.<\/p>\n

The sound that accompanies reverse sneezing is kind of a sudden, startling, honking sound that makes many dog owners think their pet is either choking or having an asthma attack.<\/p>\n