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My seven month old female Papillon does that gasping/snorting kind of sound quite a bit. My other dogs have made this noise, but only rarely. It seems to happen more when she is playng or eats too fast. Sounds like she has an partial obstruction in her throat??? Otherwise she is very healthy and active. I've been waiting for her to get big enough to have her spayed, but this problem worries me. I know Papillons sometimes have trouble with anesthesia. I will be taking her to the vet later this week to have her checked, but I would really appreciate any information or input you can give. Thanks, Judith
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What you describe sounds like a "reverse sneeze" many smaller dogs do it when excited or after activity. It's almost like a cross between a cough and a honk... hard to describe but I have a dog that does it at times.
Most of the time it is harmless but sometimes it can be a sign of trachea problems, like when a collar is on too tight or from them pulling against the collar has injured their throat, or something heriditary has caused it. If this is a common thing with your dog a trip to vet will certainly help you know if there is a problem.
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Once you've rulled out throat problems I too think it sounds like what is what we refer to as 'reverse sneezing' they can't catch their breath and it looks like they are choking. Small dogs are more prone to this.
What I do is cover both nostrils with your finger and that gives them the moment to catch their breath and it stops right away.
Funny thing when my new small dog did this I immediately did the nose thing without even thinking. My action came from remembering my Mom doing this to our small dog over 40 years ago.
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As Cat said. Maggie does it, too - it sounds alarming but usually is nothing to worry about. After your vet checks her to be sure, you can rest easy. One suggestion - if you are not all ready doing so, get her a harness instead of a collar. The "figure 8" style where you can adjust both the loop around the throat and around the chest is the best I think, particularly for small dogs. (This style is one continuous strap threaded through a central tab at their shoulders where the "D" ring is for the leash. This puts the pressure more on the chest when on a leash. It also allows infinite adjustment for that particular dogs proportions) Pulling on a collar can be hard on any dog's throat, but it is very hard on a tiny dog's trachea.
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CatandJim wrote:What you describe sounds like a "reverse sneeze" many smaller dogs do it when excited or after activity. It's almost like a cross between a cough and a honk... hard to describe but I have a dog that does it at times.
Most of the time it is harmless but sometimes it can be a sign of trachea problems, like when a collar is on too tight or from them pulling against the collar has injured their throat, or something heriditary has caused it. If this is a common thing with your dog a trip to vet will certainly help you know if there is a problem.
Good luck!
YEP. Also, not really a increase risk factor to anesthesia/surgery.
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Thanks all, for your comments. I do use a harness for all my dogs. I was concerned about the possibility of anesthesia being a problem for her. I will take her doctor for a pre-check before she has her surgery. I really appreciate your informative and prompt responses. Judith
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It sometimes happen when a (small) dog gets too excited. Try to massage its throat gently while calming it down. Should take care of it. In any case it's not a big deal and it will go away on its own even though it sounds scary the first time.
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My big 80-lb Poodle does this too. you should hear it! Honk Honk Honk!
The sound comes from his trachea which is too flexible, so it collapses slightly. Not enough to cut off oxygen or slow him down, but enough to make this weird sound. We just don't use choke collars on him or allow him to pull on leash.
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WOW, my Maltese, Diego, does this quite often!!
I always hold and try to comfort him when its happening. Even thou Im quite scared inside.
But now I know about the finger to nose trick!!
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The finger over the nose trick is just that, a trick.... it changes their breathing pattern and will be successful on some dogs and not on others. If your dog responds well to it then that will be great! 
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