Collapsing Trachea or Reverse Sneezing?

[LuvTaycieGirl]

Last Night at about 2 A.M. Taycie woke up having a FIT which i guess was Reverse Sneezing I blew on her face which caused her to swallow and it stopped as quick as it started. It did start up again about 15 mins later and I did the same thing and that one ended it.

She has done this once before maybe about 2 months ago... then never again..

She has done this durning the day VERY occasionally usally if she is drinking water fast or gets overly excited which I know those are symptoms of RS...

My question is should I be worried this is happening while sleeping? Could this be Collasping Trachea?

[Ladylavender]

This may not be reverse sneezing at all. This may be collapsing trachea. The occurrences you have described could just as easily activate a collapsing trachea episode.

What are the specific symptoms besides "having a fit".

[LuvTaycieGirl]

it sounds like a reverse sneeze... (having a fit)...

[107barney]

My Barney has reverse sneezing and it sounds like he is snorting like a pig. We usually take him outside for some fresh air and he gets over it. I notice he is doing it now a bit with allergy season but his worst time of year is in the winter with dry air. You should video the event and show your vet to get a proper diagnosis.

[LuvTaycieGirl]

Originally Posted by 107barney

My Barney has reverse sneezing and it sounds like he is snorting like a pig. We usually take him outside for some fresh air and he gets over it. I notice he is doing it now a bit with allergy season but his worst time of year is in the winter with dry air. You should video the event and show your vet to get a proper diagnosis.

That is exactly what it sounds like! My worry is it happened in the middle of the night is that normal for RS?

[LuvTaycieGirl]

ok I found this video on youtube that sounds exactly like Taycie did last night... it is a maltese who is reverse sneezing

YouTube - Sparkey maltese reverse sneezing

[ladyjane]

I am fairly certain it is reverse sneezing. Blowing in their nose will not stop a cough that is due to CT.

But, as 107barney said, best to ask your vet. That way you are certain and it is part of your pet's records.

[LuvTaycieGirl]

yes! I will be calling the vet...

[107barney]

Originally Posted by LuvTaycieGirl

That is exactly what it sounds like! My worry is it happened in the middle of the night is that normal for RS?

Yes it is. Barney prefers to do his RS at 3 AM.
Little bugger!

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by LuvTaycieGirl

That is exactly what it sounds like! My worry is it happened in the middle of the night is that normal for RS?

Originally Posted by 107barney

Yes it is. Barney prefers to do his RS at 3 AM.
Little bugger!

And I might add, that CT does not normally begin with a dog at rest. Usually the coughing begins when the dog is stressed...emotionally or physically. Waking up with the cough of CT while not impossible, is less likely.

[beachdog]

Paris' vet says he has Ct and he wakes up first things and does his coughing, like an old man clearing his throat.

[BentleysMamax3]

Originally Posted by LuvTaycieGirl

ok I found this video on youtube that sounds exactly like Taycie did last night... it is a maltese who is reverse sneezing

YouTube - Sparkey maltese reverse sneezing

Bentley does the same thing but only when he wakes up at 5am and I told my vet and she said if there is no discharge I shouldn't be worried but it sometimes seems as if he's not breathing..