Need some HELP!!!!!!

Horselady44 · 11-27-2007, 12:51 AM

My dog Weizer is about 5 years old. A pit mix ill include a picture so maybe you guys might be able to tell me what u think she might be also!

But anyway she has been gasping for air, she lives outside and when we let her in to visit she occationally starts taking deep gasps for hair amost like she cant breathe or something????? Have any of you guys had this problem with your dogs? Should I be worried? Let me know asap if you have any advice!!!! also if u have any idea what she might be???? lol I was told she had pitbull in her and she sure acts like it but who knows LET ME KNOW GUYS THANKS!!!!!!

jade65 & Hannah04 · 11-27-2007, 02:04 AM

Is it a snorting like trying to clear her throat? I have a dog that does that too and was told it was allergies.

Luvridn · 11-27-2007, 02:34 AM

If she is drawing air in and snorting and seems really tense she may just have a 'reverse sneeze.' They are no big deal, sound awful, and almost all dogs do it at some time or another. As long as it is over with after about a minute and she seems ok.....really hard to say though without hearing it. Reverse sneezes have a very distinctive sound.

HorseLovinLady · 11-27-2007, 03:45 AM

About all I can advise is take her to the vet. I don't think this could be the problem but is she on heartworm prevention? She sure is cute and I hope everything works out the best for you and her.

TxHorseMom · 11-27-2007, 03:46 AM

My boxer used to do that all the time. (about once a month or so.)

paintedwithcolor · 11-27-2007, 03:56 AM

I have a pit/lab mix named bailey looks like your dogs identical twin. lol im not sure about the cough my aunts dog had a cough sound she said the vet said her dog had asthma.

bunnyal · 11-27-2007, 04:10 AM

I agree with Luvridn, it might be a revearse sneeze. I've never had a dog that didn't do it every once in a while. As far as what other breed she might be...
She looks definately Pit and maybe some kind of terrier mix. She sure is cute.

Touche · 11-27-2007, 04:38 AM

Cute dog, I am guessing on Pitt with Jack Russell.

farmergal · 11-27-2007, 08:22 AM

With all the respiratory problems a dog can have I'd say a trip to the vet could relieve your worries. It could be a partially collapsed trachea. When my dogs have a severe episode I massage their throat by gently stroking from the chin downward. It helps to relax them and ease the spasm. Being out in the cold and then coming in where it's warm often triggers an attack in my dogs. I sold a Maltese pup that has developed the problem and the woman told me her vet said it is caused from her dog tugging on the leash so she now uses a harness.

Weizer definitely looks pit, could she possibly have Lab too?

AlbertaGirl · 11-27-2007, 03:44 PM

Pitbull/Lab/terrier would be my guess

, she's cute though!

Allergies have been mentioned, but if she'd normally outside, and then comes in and does it - are you guys smokers? If so, maybe she's allergic to smoke? Or lots of air fresheners, or something like that?

WalliBoy · 11-27-2007, 03:54 PM

Is it when she runs that this occurs?, if so, she probably breathed too fast and she couldnt catch her breathe, but she should be fine if it stops after a few big snortings.... It also could be a collapsed lung or bloating. If its a collapsed lung, most likely she would be down on her side and/or her tongue looking dark redish-blue-ish and having a serious problem breathing. If its bloating, that means there's too much air in the stomach, an symptoms are: the heavy breathing, like labor breathing, and bloating of the stomach[like a hotair balloon type of look you would see in her belly] if any of the last two...then you got a serious problem and need a vet.

Hope she is alright, and nothing serious.

Horselady44 · 12-13-2007, 01:05 PM

Thanks guys...she hasnt done the snorting latly? So maybe it was just a reverse sneeze? But, I just recently discovered SHES PREGNANT! I have no idea what from but its pretty exciting. So now instead of a foal dance, I need a puppy dance!!!!

**gbarmranch** · 12-13-2007, 01:08 PM

Puppies..

Our little doxie Molly does that huffy noise - a half a benedryl tablet (not capsule) works great - it is caused by a dry nasal passage from the enviroment according to the vet.. Worth a try if she does it again..

Squeekers Tovero Kid · 12-13-2007, 01:15 PM

Gbar, our little doxies do it too. I call it long snout disease!

Massaging helps.

They normally get excited and then have the 'reverse sneezing' going on.

**gbarmranch** · 12-13-2007, 01:18 PM

First time Molly did it I was so paniced.. rushed her to the vet the next day - he thought I was a bit off

(probably true)

but kindly told me about the benedryl.. It works so well with her.. of course now she is also on pheno for siezures - but she is so precious to me, anything to make her happy and comfortable..

DoBeSassy · 12-13-2007, 01:48 PM

Oh I love puppies, can't wait for the pictures

11-27-2007, 12:51 AM
Horselady44 Halter broke Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 121	Need some HELP!!!!!! My dog Weizer is about 5 years old. A pit mix ill include a picture so maybe you guys might be able to tell me what u think she might be also! But anyway she has been gasping for air, she lives outside and when we let her in to visit she occationally starts taking deep gasps for hair amost like she cant breathe or something????? Have any of you guys had this problem with your dogs? Should I be worried? Let me know asap if you have any advice!!!! also if u have any idea what she might be???? lol I was told she had pitbull in her and she sure acts like it but who knows LET ME KNOW GUYS THANKS!!!!!! __________________ A happy horse equals a happy rider! Last edited by Horselady44 : 11-27-2007 at 01:01 AM.

11-27-2007, 02:04 AM
jade65 & Hannah04 Yearling Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lower Southwest Corner of Michigan Posts: 566	Is it a snorting like trying to clear her throat? I have a dog that does that too and was told it was allergies.

11-27-2007, 02:34 AM
Luvridn Long Yearling Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 1,193	If she is drawing air in and snorting and seems really tense she may just have a 'reverse sneeze.' They are no big deal, sound awful, and almost all dogs do it at some time or another. As long as it is over with after about a minute and she seems ok.....really hard to say though without hearing it. Reverse sneezes have a very distinctive sound. __________________ If your horse wants to bolt, there is probably a nut loose in the saddle! PP

11-27-2007, 03:45 AM
HorseLovinLady Greenbroke Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,714	About all I can advise is take her to the vet. I don't think this could be the problem but is she on heartworm prevention? She sure is cute and I hope everything works out the best for you and her. __________________ 2008 Foal pics: http://pets.webshots.com/album/569199962cPhBZd

11-27-2007, 03:46 AM
TxHorseMom Greenbroke Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,034	My boxer used to do that all the time. (about once a month or so.)

11-27-2007, 03:56 AM
paintedwithcolor Newborn Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: georgia Posts: 20	I have a pit/lab mix named bailey looks like your dogs identical twin. lol im not sure about the cough my aunts dog had a cough sound she said the vet said her dog had asthma.

11-27-2007, 04:10 AM
bunnyal Yearling Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pasco County, Florida Posts: 837	I agree with Luvridn, it might be a revearse sneeze. I've never had a dog that didn't do it every once in a while. As far as what other breed she might be... She looks definately Pit and maybe some kind of terrier mix. She sure is cute. __________________ mysite.verizon.net/res8ismu/whisperoaks When I die I want to be buried face down, so those who didn't like me can kiss my a*! Last edited by bunnyal : 11-27-2007 at 04:11 AM. Reason: spelling*

11-27-2007, 04:38 AM
Touche Coming two Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,902	Cute dog, I am guessing on Pitt with Jack Russell. __________________ Horse sense is the thing a horse has which keeps it from betting on people. W.C.Fields

11-27-2007, 08:22 AM
farmergal Seasoned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New York Posts: 4,926	With all the respiratory problems a dog can have I'd say a trip to the vet could relieve your worries. It could be a partially collapsed trachea. When my dogs have a severe episode I massage their throat by gently stroking from the chin downward. It helps to relax them and ease the spasm. Being out in the cold and then coming in where it's warm often triggers an attack in my dogs. I sold a Maltese pup that has developed the problem and the woman told me her vet said it is caused from her dog tugging on the leash so she now uses a harness. Weizer definitely looks pit, could she possibly have Lab too? __________________

11-27-2007, 03:44 PM
AlbertaGirl Greenbroke Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 3,432	Pitbull/Lab/terrier would be my guess , she's cute though! Allergies have been mentioned, but if she'd normally outside, and then comes in and does it - are you guys smokers? If so, maybe she's allergic to smoke? Or lots of air fresheners, or something like that? __________________ Some people say horses don't have a sense of humor... they obviously haven't met mine yet ;o)

11-27-2007, 03:54 PM
WalliBoy Long Yearling Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Coral Springs, Florida Posts: 1,260	Is it when she runs that this occurs?, if so, she probably breathed too fast and she couldnt catch her breathe, but she should be fine if it stops after a few big snortings.... It also could be a collapsed lung or bloating. If its a collapsed lung, most likely she would be down on her side and/or her tongue looking dark redish-blue-ish and having a serious problem breathing. If its bloating, that means there's too much air in the stomach, an symptoms are: the heavy breathing, like labor breathing, and bloating of the stomach[like a hotair balloon type of look you would see in her belly] if any of the last two...then you got a serious problem and need a vet. Hope she is alright, and nothing serious.

12-13-2007, 01:05 PM
Horselady44 Halter broke Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 121	Thanks guys...she hasnt done the snorting latly? So maybe it was just a reverse sneeze? But, I just recently discovered SHES PREGNANT! I have no idea what from but its pretty exciting. So now instead of a foal dance, I need a puppy dance!!!! __________________ A happy horse equals a happy rider!

12-13-2007, 01:08 PM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mayberry Posts: 29,584	Puppies.. Our little doxie Molly does that huffy noise - a half a benedryl tablet (not capsule) works great - it is caused by a dry nasal passage from the enviroment according to the vet.. Worth a try if she does it again.. __________________ Quality Foundation Quarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann As you slide down the banister of life, may the splinters never point in the wrong direction.

12-13-2007, 01:15 PM
Squeekers Tovero Kid Yearling Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 663	Gbar, our little doxies do it too. I call it long snout disease! Massaging helps. They normally get excited and then have the 'reverse sneezing' going on. __________________ Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead

12-13-2007, 01:18 PM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mayberry Posts: 29,584	First time Molly did it I was so paniced.. rushed her to the vet the next day - he thought I was a bit off (probably true) but kindly told me about the benedryl.. It works so well with her.. of course now she is also on pheno for siezures - but she is so precious to me, anything to make her happy and comfortable.. __________________ Quality Foundation Quarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann As you slide down the banister of life, may the splinters never point in the wrong direction.

12-13-2007, 01:48 PM
DoBeSassy Kid Safe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 5,206	Oh I love puppies, can't wait for the pictures __________________ There is none so blind as she who will not see