Please tell me to STOP worrying..... unless I SHOULD be worrying, then tell me the truth and I will just keep it up lol My sweet little boy woke me up this morning puking. He threw up just a tiny spot on my bed and then it was like he was still trying to throw up some more (dry heaving I guess) but WITH reverse-like sneezing! His whole body convulsed while he did this and it sounded like an asthma attack or something along with it. It only lasted maybe a minute, but after that he just went to his bed in the crate. NORMALLY while I am getting ready in the morning, he runs around like crazy dog. I even picked up my keys to test him bc that ALWAYS gets him running to the door, but he just picked his head up and looked at me. At that moment I decided when I was finished getting ready he was going to the vet. Well, the next time I came out and checked on him (just a few minutes later), he was running around like his usual self. He even ate a treat I gave him. Then when I picked up the keys he ran to his door as usual. Seemed 100% normal at this point. I waited and watched him for awhile longer (decided to be late to work) and he still seemed okay, so I left him home. Now I'm worrying he will have another "episode" while I'm not there and something will happen to him. I've only owned big dogs before and a friend here at work said her small dog would do that a lot. He does tend to throw up a little bit a few times a week. Am I just used to having a big adult dog (had my last dog for 16 years) so I'm overreacting to "normal" puppy pukeiness? Also, is the reverse-sneezing thing at the same time (like he couldn't breathe), something to worry about. I'm worried sick now and wish I wouldn't have left him!!!!!! Please help! |
Is there anyone who can peek in on him for you? |
No, there isn't. The 2 friends with keys are at work also :( So you think it sounds bad?? |
I think you should have him checked by a vet. What you think is reverse sneezing may actually be collapsed trachea. You will not know for sure unless a vet checks his trachea. |
Yes have the vet check him, we can't sit here and assume . I hope he will be fine and it's just normal puppy stuff. You sound like a really caring person. Sending good thoughts to you both :hug: |
Thanks chachi. I had worried about that in the past, but then did a lot of research and everything fit with reverse sneezing, not collapsed trachea. He only does that noise about once a week, at most. I will get it checked out, but in the meantime if that IS what it is, is he going to be okay today? |
Thanks Bianca :) I love that little guy with all my heart! So from the responses so far, it doesn't sound like this is "normal" huh? Shoot, I'm REALLY worrying now. |
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I had read that with a collapsed trachea the mouth would be open and with reverse sneezing it would not be. His mouth is always closed and it does SOUND like an inhaled sneeze. Man, I really hope it isn't a collapsed trachea!! :( Usually when he makes the sound it's after he runs around with the "zoomies" and is playing really hard. Now that I think about it, it may happen 2 times a week or so - not really sure. |
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OMG that is terrible!! :( Thanks so much for the information Chachi. I will definitely have that checked out. He has had a couple of full checkups since I got him, is that something that would have been noticed then? He has made the noise ever since I rescued him and I've NEVER used a collar on him. Gosh, I hope he is okay until I can take him in tomorrow. It would happen a lot more often if he were close to death though right? :confused: |
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Thanks so much Chachi :D I can understand why you want to educate people, as that story is just awful!! I I did just read some more on the symptoms though, and it really doesn't sound like Pixel. He never coughs, so that sounds like a good sign. Also, I am reading it happens more in middle-aged and overweight dogs, and Pixel is neither. Was the dog you are talking about overweight or older? I will see how he is tonight and if he's okay, I will wait until Friday when I was already planning on taking him to doggy day care (also my vets office) and have them check him out while there. I sure hope he doesn't have that and all is okay. I can't bear the thought of my little one being sick with something that sounds so awful! |
The dog I spoke of was an older dog. I have had mine checked for it also because they would honk when they get excited |
Was yours okay? What do they do to "test" it? X-rays? |
If he goes to doggie day care could it be kennel cough, it also sounds like reverese sneezing , my dog had kennel cough and was throwing up this flemmy stuff, I took her to the vet because I thought it was collapsed trachea , a week on anti biotic and she was fine. |
Thanks so much for the info jeanm :D With kennel cough don't they COUGH though? He doesn't cough, it's more like an inhaled sneeze. Though I guess there is an occasionally gag-like thing at the end sometimes. Hmmm But he's done this since I got him almost 7 months ago - would kennel cough last that long? |
He felt around it and xrayed it |
There is a video on here somewhere that shows a dog making a reverse sneeze noise and a collapsed trachea noise. I seen it about 1 month ago. You may want to search around a bit. I'm at work and kind of busy or I'd have looked for you. It might be helpful and give you some peace of mind till you can get to the Vet later. |
Thanks for all your answers chachi, and sorry for so many questions - I'm just a very worried mommy :D Thanks KJlive! I actually saw those posts and watched those videos and it is one of the major reasons I stopped worrying because I was sure from those videos his was just reverse sneezing, but now I don't know. I really appreciate this board - you guys are the best! |
When my little guy was a puppy, he got sick like that quite often and sometimes for no reason!! His tummy was just kind of sensitive. I stuck to only giving him his dog food and that helped. By his first birthday, he had grown out of his sensitive stomach I'm happy to say. |
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This sounds like what my Bichon does. She has seasonal allergies, and will have these "spells" about once or twice a week. She also makes these same noises after she throws up...she has always done this. I talked to the vet and he said not to worry about it. Since we have been giving her a 1/2 tablet a Clariton, she is much better. When she throws up...he said that the flap that keeps the air passage sealed, doesn't go back into place fast enough...and then she'll make the noises till she can get it back in place. We just massage her neck and after a few seconds, she if fine. If she has a longer "spell", she is real mopy for a while after...I guess it makes her tired?. Anyway...I'd have it checked out if it continues or gets worse. I worry about these girls I think more than my own kids...at least the kids can tell us what is going on and how they feel. Good Luck, Keep us posted. |
Mine will throw up sometimes if they have an empty belly...it's foamy. Maybe his belly needed food? Mine will do reverse sneezing every once in a while...Scares the life out of me...and them as well!! They act a little strange when this happens...I think it just scares them. I just lift their head and stroke their throat and tell them it's ok...after a bit they are fine. |
tmirtes1 - That makes me feel better about the puking thing, though he will be 1 just next month. I only give him dog food and the same kind of dog treats, so I know the reason isn't people food or anything like that. Thanks for the info :D Gingergirlsmom - That is actually a different thread than the one I was thinking about and those videos really helped! His DEFINITELY sounds more like the reverse sneezing one. Thanks so much! I am still taking him to check it out Friday though, just for peace of mind. Julie1760 - Yeah, I HATE that they can't just TELL us what is wrong like kids can! Your info put my mind at ease more too. It makes a lot of sense Thanks for replying. BLowry - Well it was FIRST thing in the morning, so maybe the cause was an empty belly! Yeah, he stops whatever he is doing and he looks like it scares him too. His never lasts long either. Those videos seemed to go on MUCH longer than his episodes ever do - his are like a few seconds probably. Thanks! |
I hope they can figure out what's wrong with the poor little guy...I would be concerned too...keep us updated |
Thanks so much ... for posting this link. It is very clear now that what Samantha does is reverse sneezing. She also does regular sneezes from seasonal allergies - like her mom! If it is more than a little, she gets Claritin syrup which clears it right up. Quote:
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If it does end up being "reverse sneezing" which is what the yorkie breed is known for just squeeze his nose shut for a couple of seconds so he can catch his breath, that always works for my fur butts. |
When I had Paddy he had a collapsed trachea, confirmed by xray, he lived a full life but on meds. Alfie does the reverse sneeze, gets himself in a pickle with it, I normally stand him up and gently rub his chest, afterwards he has a good cough,he suffers no other probs. Sometimes he go's weeks not doing it then it can happen two or more times in a week. Sometimes I have put it down to gulping his food. |
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