{"id":901,"date":"2019-08-01T11:05:50","date_gmt":"2019-08-01T15:05:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillsvets.com\/blog\/?p=901"},"modified":"2019-08-01T11:05:50","modified_gmt":"2019-08-01T15:05:50","slug":"reverse-sneezing-is-my-dog-ok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillsvets.com\/blog\/reverse-sneezing-is-my-dog-ok\/","title":{"rendered":"Reverse Sneezing: Is My Dog OK?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you\u2019ve ever witnessed a dog experiencing reverse sneezing, you were probably startled, confused, and alarmed the first time you saw it happen. The unpleasant honking, wheezing, and snorting associated with reverse sneezing can be so disconcerting that some pet owners have rushed their dogs to the emergency hospital because of it.
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Fortunately, reverse sneezing is rarely a cause for concern. Because it\u2019s hard not to worry about our sweet pets, the team at Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates is here to make sure our readers understand what reverse sneezing is, how to help, and when to be worried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Reverse sneezing, also called paroxysmal respiration, is a normal response to an irritation of the soft palate and back of the throat. Similar to regular sneezing, the purpose of reverse sneezing is to attempt to expel whatever may be causing the irritation.
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Common irritants to the throat include:
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