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01-14-2007, 11:01 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: South Africa
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| Reverse Sneezing I've notice that both my Gabi & Gina are sneezing a lot, and are doing a lot of "reverse sneezing". Should I be concerned? What should I be looking out for? My Daxie came back from the kennels (3 weeks ago) with kennel cough, but has been on anti-biotics, and is now 100% fine again. Could this be a case of them catching something from him, as this late stage. Do you think I should be taking them to the ver? As it is, my vet says I'm a paranoid Yorkie mom, so I'm a little nervous of just running off to him. By the way, this does not seem to be affecting their personalities. They are by no means off colour.
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01-15-2007, 04:35 AM | #2 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Antonio
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| My 3 month old has done this since we got her 17 Dec 06. Just finished antibiotics Saturday. If its not one thing its another. Her 3rd round of vaccines are this Wed. And then there is the housebreaking training (not going as well) Sigh.
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01-18-2007, 06:49 AM | #3 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Georgia
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| Hi, If my Vet even hinted that I was a over reactive mom, I would be finding a new Vet. That is what he is there for and I am sure he is paid well. I think I would find a new Vet because he is not going to take you seriosly on anything now due to the fact he thinks you over react. Good Luck, Pam and all the fur babies. |
01-18-2007, 07:32 AM | #4 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Staten Island, NY
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| Unfortunately, what I thought was reverse sneezing since Ralphie was 3 mos old turned out to be a collapsed trachea, which he as lived with and he's now 5. He seems to do the choking bit only when he gets excited or I have to put his harness on to take him out. Very scary though. Sounds like he can't catch his breath. |
01-18-2007, 11:21 AM | #5 |
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| I see you live in South Africa. Do you run your air conditioning alot. I live in Florida & we do. I found out by getting a small humidfyer & running it at night the cool mist stopped their sneezing or coughing or that sound they do that sounds awful. Air conditioning takes the humidity out of the air, causing it to be dryer air. It worked for us.. |
01-18-2007, 10:35 PM | #6 | |
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01-18-2007, 10:39 PM | #7 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: South Africa
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| Hi No, I don't run an airconditioner at all, so that could not have been the problem. I am happy to report though that they are both MUCH MUCH better, and seem to have almost stopped. There is now just a little "normal" sneezing. Perhaps it was just an allergy / hayfever thing??? as January is a very high month for pollen count is SA.
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01-19-2007, 03:15 AM | #8 | |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Staten Island, NY
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Yes, my poor little baby has lived with it for 5 years and there is really nothing else to do but pray he's okay when he gets older. We tried meds to no avail and surgery was a suggestion but the vet said there's more risk to the surgery and the recovery period than just leaving him alone and living with it, which I've opted to do. He's very active with no problems, except when he gets excited or sees his leash! Thanks for asking! I'm happy your furballs are much better too! | |
01-21-2007, 03:57 AM | #9 | |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Antonio
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I never had problems with allergies until I moved to SA. The vet thinks my 12 week old may have allergies. Sure is a possibility with all the coughing lately and weather. This time of year there is real bad cedar. It is still scary seeing a tiny little thing coughing.
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01-21-2007, 01:30 PM | #10 |
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| Both my Yorkies do that, my vet said it is an allergy and not to worry. He said if it gets excessive he can RX an antihistima but they ar so little it will prbabably make them tired. I don't see it to be a health issue they only do it when they are excited. |
01-21-2007, 10:27 PM | #11 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Antonio
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| Wow, I had no idea how many Yorkies (and small dogs) do this. We had small dogs while growing up and i know I must have heard this then also. Im missing sleep over this. Tonight we tied a lemon around her neck (being careful and not at night) and let her walk around with it on. This is a grandma remedy passed down from generations and what the heck, just tryng it out. She really coughed when I got home but all day it was very light. My wife washed all her clothing in the pet taxi and cleaned the laundry. We have very bad allergens here also (sigh). I will keep you informed, thanks again!!
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01-21-2007, 10:48 PM | #12 |
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| My little girl Emma does this all the time. The vet told me to rub the sides of her throat to help it subside |
01-21-2007, 11:41 PM | #13 |
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| I have read and my vet told me that kenel cough is contagius for up to 14 weeks after the infrected dog is cured!! I would take them to the vet, just in case...you can never be too safe! There is a thread I started in the breeders section entitled kennel cough, I got some helpful responses, it might help.
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01-23-2007, 10:39 PM | #14 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Antonio
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| Well, I thought my 13 week old was getting better but lately she has been having coughing "episodes." It happens mostly in the morning and at night but can happen anytime. I fear taking her back to the VET will only lead to more antibiotics. No other symptoms besides coughing, she likes to play and nonstop puppy behaviour. My wife did say she did sneeze some boogers once two days ago but other then that, just the coughing episodes. Nonspecific causes is frustrating. I really want her better....housebreak training is enough stress already.
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01-24-2007, 08:38 PM | #15 | |
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