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Hey there !!!!   And welcome - i've posted another welcome on the other page :)

It sounds like you're describing what they call a "reverse sneeze" - a common trait in the toy breeds.   Can be caused by pulling on the leash, drinking too fast or getting too excited.  It can sound like a honking or snorting sound (my CJ does it.   Usually if the pup calms down it will stop - or sometimes clapping your hands or rubbing their throat gently can stop it also.   My CJ sounds like he gets stuff stuck up his nose and snorts and snorts LOL

Now, there is another condition chihuahuas can get called collapsed trachea - this is much more serious

I'd suggest talking to your vet to see if he/she can tell you exactly what it is.












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I'm glad that you posted! Bella does this too. I read about it online and they suggested, and this is what I do, is cover her nose. This forces her to breath through her mouth, which stops the "reverse sneezing" and gets them breathing "normal" again.