{"id":437,"date":"2022-05-03T08:23:26","date_gmt":"2022-05-03T15:23:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eastsacvet.com\/blog\/?p=437"},"modified":"2022-10-05T13:12:06","modified_gmt":"2022-10-05T20:12:06","slug":"what-is-reverse-sneezing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eastsacvet.com\/blog\/what-is-reverse-sneezing\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Reverse Sneezing?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Most dog owners have witnessed an occasional bout of reverse sneezing, officially known as paroxysmal respiration. It\u2019s a fairly common phenomenon in dogs, particularly for miniature and brachycephalic breeds. The unmistakable dog honking sound that accompanies a reverse sneeze is far from an ordinary \u201cachoo,\u201d and often catches pet parents off guard. We understand that it can be alarming to hear your dog honking, but most of the time, reverse sneezing is just a normal part of parenting pooches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

At East Sacramento Veterinary Center<\/a>, we\u2019re here to help you understand why your dog reverse sneezes, and how to know when to call the veterinarian<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Happens During a Reverse Sneeze?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Reverse sneezing happens when a dog suddenly and forcefully inhales through his nose. It\u2019s a completely reflexive action in response to a physical or environmental irritant. Most dogs will stiffen their postures and stretch out their necks in the midst of a reverse sneezing episode. Your dog\u2019s eyes might even bulge a bit, and his chest might expand. These spasm-like outbursts often occur in clusters and might persist for a day or two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Causes Reverse Sneezing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A variety of common irritants and inflammation triggers can cause your dog to reverse sneeze, including the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n