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07-28-2010, 09:08 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Regina, Sk.
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| My Yorkies Health! Hi Everyone, This is the first time I have wrote on here so first I wii introduce myself. My name is Susan and I have 1 male Yorkie, Bandit, who is my best friend. I have a question regarding his health and I hope someone out there can help me if I am asking in the right spot. Bandit sometimes makes snorting noises almost as if he can't breathe. It does not last very long but last night I noticed that he has a kind of rustling in his chest that you can feel as he breathes. It feels like a human's chest when they have Broncitis. Some people have told me that that is normal in small dogs but I am starting to wonder if I should be taking him to the vet. If you know anything about this, PLEASE HELP! Thank-you! |
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07-28-2010, 10:09 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Palm Bay, Fl, USA
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| Probably reverse sneezing (pharyngeal gag reflex). It isn't really a health problem but it is common in small dogs. gently rubbing the throat when it happens should stop the spasm. Welcome to YT
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07-28-2010, 10:13 AM | #3 |
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| Bailey snorts and sounds congested when she eats. At first I thought it was upper respiratory issues - and we treated for it. But as it turns out, she's just a lil' piggy. I don't notice the congestion noises any other times. Its always a good idea to have the vet take a look. Welcome to YT
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07-28-2010, 10:13 AM | #4 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland
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| Welcome to YT! Yep, that's what it is, reverse sneezing... |
07-28-2010, 10:48 AM | #5 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada
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| Teegy was doing this in the morning when he woke up, so I ran the humidifier during the night because my apartment is extremely dry and ever since then, it's stopped. |
08-06-2010, 05:46 PM | #6 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Regina, Sk.
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| Reverse Sneezing Thankyou to all who answered my question about the funny sounds my baby was making. I feel so much better knowing this is quite a common thing in smaller dogs. |
08-07-2010, 06:04 AM | #7 |
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| Sounds like your question has been answered, so I'll just say, Welcome to YT |
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