Reverse Sneezing

[Boodad]

Originally Posted by hifaluetin

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.

Good answer. My vet told us that its alright to over react since it is so hard to tell what going on with dogs. But my fiance sometime really over reacts, but I still end up taking Boo to the vet. LOL

[rachelsyorkie]

Originally Posted by irbrenda

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.

Are you sure? I never heard reverse sneezing, but that is a good way of describing it. I have had many little ones thru fostering & most have done that either because of excitement or dry air maybe allergies. I dont think all had collapsed tracheas. I would get a second opinion. I had a vet run a liver shunt test on a foster, gave me a bill said it was negative, 3 other vets since has told me there is no such thing as a liver shunt test.
So I've learned to get second & 3rd opinion. Even calling to check prices on testing etc can be educational.

[sammiz]

My Sassy does that reverse sneezing thing....only my vet said it is inherent in Yorkies and it isn't reverse sneezing, but a weakened trachea. (I had a Cocker Spaniel that did the reverse sneezing thing). She does it when she gets over excited for sure but it also happens other times as well. Today I noticed when she had a pretty rough patch of it, she also pees a little tiny bit. The reason I noticed was because I had picked her up to try to calm her some. I had left for about an hour and she was as excited to see me as if I had been gone a week. The excitement brought it on. All I know to do is try to sooth her and rub her throat gently until it subsides.

[Candini]

Originally Posted by Don Bowles

I had a specialist look at my Samson and he said the cough/sneeze was an upper respiratory stridor. Vet prescribed Trobutal for the cough and Temaril P for the throat. Temaril P is a cortizone and cannot be given too long due to side effects. I do not like the idea of doing a endoscopy because they have to put the dog under to run the devise down the throat. Sometime I think a lot of this sneezing and coughing is due to allergies which we a lot of in Texas. Try a room air purifier in the bedroom It seem to help at this time of year with pollen is heavy. I purchased one for a good price at about $159. This helps the adults too. He still has a volent head shake which could be allergies too, but not sure there. It is always something, but we worry a lot with them.
Don

You got that right. Texas also huh? Its in the wee hours and I got up and heard her as I got up but prior to going to bed, nothing. Just wierd when she has her coughing spells. I know my sinus headache is pretty bad right now also. Im hoping since she is a puppy, something she may grow out of. I am keeping a close eye on her though just in case. Thanks, yeah we are always cleaning dust here also.

[Candini]

"So I've learned to get second & 3rd opinion. Even calling to check prices on testing etc can be educational."
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Absolutely! Today I called all around and checked for office prices only. Sometimes I feel the receptionist at some places are rude. We must have 100 Vets here. So far, they all average in the $30 something range for a visit.
The one I have been going to is close by and charges 39 dollars so with gas and all I think it is fair. FOr procedures I guess once they get you in, anything goes.

Thats why Im keeping an eye on the coughing my puppy is doing. Without a procedure, it appears just a guessing game. Sure they can listen to her lungs and all but I can do that also.

[Candini]

My Ginger stopped coughing!!!!! For about a week now, I think I only heard a few light coughs at most!

It could have been anything but I still suspect it was the kennel cough vaccine.

God is good.

[luvsyorkies]

I found an article about it

http://www.peteducation.com/article....articleid=1112

and for kennel cough 2 of them

http://www.peteducation.com/article....articleid=1159
http://www.peteducation.com/article....&articleid=452

here you go hope they feel better

[Candini]

Wow, thanks for sharing that article! THis portion really may apply to what happened to our puppy after she got the vaccine:

"More commonly, for best protection, an intranasal vaccine containing both parainfluenza and Bordetella is used. Intranasal vaccines create localized immunity that greatly reduces the incidence of clinical signs and illness.

There are several precautions and warnings that need to be observed pertaining to this vaccine. Some dogs will develop mild signs similar to tracheobronchitis when given this vaccine. Very often, the symptoms will last for several days and the dog will recover without treatment. Dogs that are vaccinated can also shed the virus and cause other dogs to become mildly infected and show mild signs. This shedding usually lasts less than 72 hours. In addition, it takes up to 4 days after vaccination for dogs to develop protection. When you combine these facts, you will see why I strongly recommend that a dog not be given intranasal vaccine within 72 hours of coming into contact with other susceptible dogs. Do not give the vaccine the day before a dog show, boarding, etc. Try to give at least four days before contact with other dogs, and preferably 7 days. This way you will protect your dog from becoming infected by other dogs, and protect those dogs from becoming infected by yours.

This vaccine is not without its problems. It is a very effective vaccine, but it must be used carefully and is generally only recommended for dogs that are at high risk. If your dog is not shown, boarded"

[tkimberlie]

I called the vet today, and she said that this time of year in south Florida is high allergy season. She said to try giving Kasey a half a benadryl and see how she does.... I've been reluctant to do so, hoping she'll get better on her own today -- but will probably give in and try it tomorrow. I'm so concerned when I see her coughing and sneezing -- it seems to happen even more during the sleeping hours -- but I'm trying not to worry to much because her appetite is good and she is still active and playing. If she's not improved by Monday, we'll head to the vet.

It's been reassuring to read the posts on the YorkieTalk site, as always!

One question: How do you tell the difference between kennel cough and other symptoms? Is the cough unique in any way?
Thanks....
Kim