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I have a Japanese Chin. He started making the sound this morning,

 

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I have a Japanese Chin. He started making the sound this morning, it almost like a back or cough, looks like he has the dry heaves but no vomiting. He has been doing this on and off all day.

 

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Type of Animal: Japanese Chin
Gender: Male
Age: 5
Name of Dog: Charlie

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I don't know what to do?

Submitted: 300 days and 17 hours ago.
Category: Dog Veterinary
Value: $13
Status: CLOSED
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Expert:  CriticalCareVet replied 300 days and 17 hours ago.

Welcome to JustAnswer! I am a licensed veterinarian and specialist and will do my best to assist you today!

Weight: normal;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;">Does the episode you are seeing look or sound like this - CLICK HERE

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Customer replied 300 days and 16 hours ago.

Absolutely, should I give him some benedryl? As they auggest in the video or hold his nose as they did in the video.

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Expert:  CriticalCareVet replied 300 days and 16 hours ago.

Excellent!

Regarding the noise you are describing / seeing -If it looks similar to the video above - it is likely what is called a "Reverse Sneeze" (LINK HERE).

Regarding the reverse sneeze - in a VAST majority of cases, this is thought to be cause by inflammation or irritation of the pharynx (back of the mouth). Are other causes possible, yes - but this is consistent with a reverse sneeze.

Often in these cases we consider treatments such as short courses of steroids (Prednisone - LINK HERE) or antihistamines such as Benadryl (LINK HERE). (when opening the link, close the pop-up to read about the medications listed)

I hope this information helps!


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Expert:  CriticalCareVet replied 297 days and 15 hours ago.

Hi Linda,

I'm just following up on our conversation about Charlie. How is everything going?

CriticalCareVet

 
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