BootsyCollins Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 So this morning, Argos was inhaling his food as usual and suddenly stopped and started taking huge gasps in through his nose and out through his mouth. I figured he got a piece of kibble stuck in his throat and didn't worry, until it went on and on. I got really worried and took his food away, then called the vet. It started to slow down, and the vet tech told me it sounded like reverse sneezing. I am not up on medical jargon, so I had no idea what she was talking about. She told me to look it up on you tube - she said there are lots of examples. I'll be darned! That was freaky! Quote Christie and Bootsy (Turt McGurt and Gil too) Loving and missing Argos & Likky, forever and ever. ~Old age means realizing you will never own all the dogs you wanted to. ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I'm sure Argos aspirated on his food irritating his trachea and therefore spasming it. Not much you can do except take the food away and make sure they can resume a normal breathing pattern again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThreeGirlPack Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 First time Daiq did this it freaked me out. What I do now is grab a piece of bread and soak it it her water quickly and let her eat it. She usually stops after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KateWantsaGrey Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 This actually happens to me sometimes, though only once or twice in a row. It happens if i've sneezed normally a few times and have to sneeze again but can't get enough air in to make a sneeze lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BootsyCollins Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 First time Daiq did this it freaked me out. What I do now is grab a piece of bread and soak it it her water quickly and let her eat it. She usually stops after that. Good idea. I'll remember that next time. He is so ridiculous eating his food, especially now that Charlie is with us. He's OBSESSED with finishing his food quickly so he can get to Charlie's bowl. I didn't soak it for as long today either, so I bet that's what caused it. Thanks for the tip! Quote Christie and Bootsy (Turt McGurt and Gil too) Loving and missing Argos & Likky, forever and ever. ~Old age means realizing you will never own all the dogs you wanted to. ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShantisMom Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Shanti did that to me. Scared me to death the first time. I had no idea and thought she was dying. Funny now, not funny when it happened and I slept on the floor watching her for hours. Live and learn. ) How many years did it take off your life???? Quote The Girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytelectric Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 My greys will do this, mostly after drinking water. I think they get water up their needle noses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest houndlover Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Mine do that too and it can be really scary. I would rather have them sneeze the normal way and have to clean up after them than to have to listen to them gasping for breath! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdisto Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 My senior, Tonka, used to do this. I thought it was asthma! Quote Measure wealth not by the things that you have, but by the things you have for which you would not take money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelseysmom Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Kelsey does this and it seems to come in waves. I'll not see it happen for a while then suddenly it happens daily for a short period of time. It looks like it scares her a bit. Quote Chris, with Bixby (aka Clive Bixby, fka Taplin's Bull) and the feline buggle brothers, Oliver and Salem. Kelsey (Watch the Kick), forever in my heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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