{"id":339,"date":"2021-06-03T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-03T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mybeevet.com\/blog\/?p=339"},"modified":"2024-09-09T08:20:45","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T13:20:45","slug":"say-what-deciphering-the-reverse-sneeze-in-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mybeevet.com\/blog\/say-what-deciphering-the-reverse-sneeze-in-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Say What? Deciphering the Reverse Sneeze in Dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dog owners are used to some pretty crazy noises coming from their pets. Snorts, sneezes, grunts, and gurgles can be the norm. When your pet makes a new sound outside of their regular repertoire, though, it can be concerning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEEVET Animal Hospital<\/a> is no stranger to calls from clients worried about the noises their pet is making. One of the most common suspicious sounds is the reverse sneeze in dogs. This scary but usually harmless noise is one every pet owner should know. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Recognizing the Reverse Sneeze in Dogs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to the reverse sneeze in dogs, few other puppy performances compare. Once you know what you are looking at, the phenomenon is pretty unmistakable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A reverse sneeze, or paroxysmal inspiration, is just as its name implies: the opposite of a regular sneeze. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a reverse sneezing episode, the dog will pull air inward through the nose repeatedly over several seconds. This movement of air results in a very dramatic gagging-like sound that occurs as the dog extends the neck repeatedly. Many pet owners panic, thinking their dog is choking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A reverse sneeze tends to be triggered by irritation in the back of the nasal passages or throat, whereas a regular sneeze typically happens to remove irritation from the front of the nose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many potential causes for a reverse sneeze in dogs. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n