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KimboUNCW1 · Adult Chi

reverse cough?

Radar_Love · Moderator

Hi, glad to see ya, it's been a while. Anyway, Radar would do it usually after a walk with his collar. I guess it was from all the pressure on his neck. Since we've had him walking in a harness, and only wearing the collar for ID, he's been doing it alot less. Although, he still does it a time or two after getting excited, or getting the zoomies. It could be that it's just her excitment or it could be something else. I'm not sure. But, I hope my post helped ya out alittle. I'm sure someone on her will have some great advice and info for ya!

KimboUNCW1 · Adult Chi

hey! thanks so much for responding... maybe i'll take her collar off just in case... i dont walk her with it or anything its just there b/c it's pretty and has her tags on it

i'll keep an eye on her and keep watching to see the responses! tell radar gidget said hey!!

ChiMom79 · Administrator

Sounds like it is reverse sneezing.� We have that going on a LOT around here.� Some chis do it more than others.� All of mine do it, but Jax does it most, followed by Hershey then� Sassy.� Sounds awful and I really hate when they do it.� It looks painful, but from what I understand, it's nothing to worry about.� I have no collars on mine.� I am sorry to hear that it's happening more than usual for her.

Jess · Senior Chi

Hey girl!� It's been too long!� Good to see ya back!� My new year is brilliant so far, thanks!�

It sounds like Gidget is reverse sneezing, yes.� I dont know what the difference is between reverse coughing and reverse sneezing, and actually I've not heard of reverse coughing before!� As Rosa and Jenn both said it is not anything to worry about too much, and you can prevent it, to an extent, by not using a collar and lead when walking her.� The Chihuahua's Trachea is very delicate and sensitive and using a collar when walking on a lead can harm it causing the Chi to do this reverse sneezing.� They also seem to do it when they get overly excited.� As long as Gidget doesn't do it a lot I wouldn't worry about it.�

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Ainsley · Adult Chi

I have only heard Chewy do the reverse sneeze once when he was younger. I know Chewy coughs a lot when he gets over excited and tries to sound bigger than he really is but it's not reversed. Chewy doesn't wear a collar or a harness since we don't go anywhere really. I suppose my advice would be to see a vet if it gets any worse or sounds really bad. Keep us updated!!

KimboUNCW1 · Adult Chi

thanks yall!! i'll def keep ya updated; she hasn't done it any today so that's great!

Hawaiianpup · Senior Chi

Koapaka will do that when he is excited. When someone comes to visit and he runs to the door, he graps a soft ball. It stops him from getting out of breath.