What is reverse sneezing in dogs

With reverse sneezing  (reverse sneezing), the dog will make a fast snoring, snoring and snoring sound in a period of 1 to 2 minutes. The neck is stretched and the elbows slightly outwards. It can look like he has to gag and is in a bad breathlessness. This is of course not nice for the dog, but for the owner it can be very frightening because you do not know what is going on. The dog tries to remove an irritation in the throat by sneezing like this. Reverse  sneezing  is common in dogs and is usually harmless.

When does reverse sneezing occur?

Reverse sneezing  usually occurs when the dog is excited, after eating and/or drinking, inhales perfume or smoke, and occasionally after the kennel cough nasal vaccination. Sometimes there is also no identifiable cause. The cause can also be an irritation of the mucous membrane in the pharynx above the soft palate. This causes a spasm of the muscles that are in the pharynx. As a result, the pharynx is partially closed. Because the dog then tries to breathe forcibly, the snoring sound comes up.

How do I treat reverse sneezing  in my dog?

You can easily remedy the reverse cut  by letting the dog swallow; rub the throat or keep the nostrils closed briefly. Usually, no treatment is needed at the veterinarian. But if it happens several times a day, longer and longer or if the dog faints, then it should be checked whether there is something in the throat or nose that causes these problems.