DustysMom Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Maggie has occasionally had reverse sneezing episodes since we've had her. In the last week or so, she is doing it lots more with the episodes lasting longer. It's starting to make me wonder if it's the result of something that needs to be checked out. Last night she woke me up several times doing this. Does anyone have experience with this? She gets carsick so I hate to drag her to the vet for nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 (edited) Are the episodes outdoors or inside too? Has the weather changed? Cold air makes Beth regular sneeze when we first go out in winter. Oh wait, you said at night. Hot dry heated air inside? I.e. look for environmental factors first that might trigger some irritation. Edited December 1, 2013 by PrairieProf Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Have you tried an antihistamine to see if that helps?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Agree with TB hounds that maybe benedryl at night would help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Our weather has been weird lately, that's for sure. I haven't noticed anything with the dogs, but I have a cat with chronic respiratory issues that have gotten much worse in the last couple of weeks. I would try a benedryl and see if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustysMom Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 Thanks - how much Benadryl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambuca Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I brought a foster dog in for his annual at one point and mentioned that he'd been sneezing and reverse sneezing a bunch the last few weeks. The vet wasn't concerned until the fecal came back positive for nasal worms. They get nasal worms by sniffing poop infested with the eggs. They inhale the eggs and the worms live in the nasal area. Then the eggs get pooped out. A normal fecal tests for it. They are not normally able to sneeze out the worms or eggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest june Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Ugggg, I think that is the last time I will kiss my dog on the nose! I have been sneezing a lot lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Personally, I like other antihistamines over Benadryl. Try a Zyrtec or a Claritin. (Remember-no decongestant) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3DogNite Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 I have been using a holistic Tincture made by Animals Apawthecary called Spring Tonic - I has helped with the reverse sneezing. Both Spirit and Lazer have been reverse sneezing the last couple weeks - but this tonic has reduce the severity and duration. I give it 2x day. I found it at See Spot Shop up on Happy Valley and about 24th Ave. I bet it could be found at other stores.. maybe not the big box type stores though - pm me if you want me to get some for you - i can mail it - or we could MEET up!! Quote lorinda, mom to the ever revolving door of Foster greyhounds Always in my heart: Teala (LC Sweet Dream) , Pepton, Darbee-Do (Hey Barb) , Rascal (Abitta Rascal), Power (Beyond the Power), and the miracle boy LAZER (2/21/14), Spirit (Bitter Almonds) 8/14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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