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02-21-2007, 07:53 AM | #1 |
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| Snorting? When my yorkie Illy gets really excited (usually when people come in the door) she starts snorting. It actually sounds like more of a honking. Why does she do this? Does anyone elses yorkies do this? It worries me.
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02-21-2007, 07:55 AM | #2 |
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| Yes Pippa (aged 2.5yrs) has been doing this for over a year now, generally when she is excited.
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02-21-2007, 07:58 AM | #3 |
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| lexi does it too when shes very excited,, just hold the nostrils closed so she breathes out of her mouth and she will stop...
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02-21-2007, 07:59 AM | #4 |
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| Yes my Missy does this when she sees her leash, somtimes i thimk shes gona choke. Somtimes its quite frighting. |
02-21-2007, 08:20 AM | #5 |
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| yup... Yup, Mackenzie snorts when shes very excited too...and the nostril thing does work..her nose is tiny, so i just place one finger across both nostril, it only takes as second of this and the snorting stops
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02-21-2007, 08:24 AM | #6 |
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| It has something to do with the trachea. Most likley it's just from over-excitment but it could symbolize something wrong with the trachea and I would have it checked. Better safe than sorry!! My Gracie snorts sometimes...she had an infection of her trachea, so I would just check it out!
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02-21-2007, 08:24 AM | #7 | |
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Here is some info on it for you REVERSE SNEEZING (Pharyngeal Gag Reflex*)--is a dramatic, rapid inhalation and exhalation of air through the nasopharynx. Dogs may do this when they have a mild irritation at the back of their throat. Often confused with seizuring or gasping for air, it is usually a harmless event. Reverse sneezing isn't really a health problem, but something that dog owners should be aware of as it is very common in toy breeds. It is characterized by honking, hacking or a snorting sounds. It usually happens when a dog is excited or can sometimes happen after drinking, eating, running around, or while pulling on the leash. The dog will usually extend his/her neck while gasping inwards with a distinctive snorting sound, it is reverse sneezing. Usually by gently rubbing the throat of your dog, the spasms will stop after they swallow a couple of times and that's the end of it. Other dogs respond well by taking them outside for some fresh air. Or you can plug the nose holes forcing the dog to breathe through her mouth and that will usually stop an episode as well. Reverse sneezing is a harmless condition and medical attention is not necessary. It is important to not confuse reverse sneezing with a collapsing trachea. Juzme | |
02-21-2007, 08:47 AM | #8 | |
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07-19-2013, 02:11 PM | #9 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! | you should ceak out on youtube there is a video called "dogs 101 yorkies" there is lots of info on it and a bit about the snorting i watched it before i got my first yorkie and when he snorted i knew exactly wat it was so i didnt have to worry hope this helps |
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