My flat-nosed dog has frequent reverse sneezes. What can I do?

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Hello, my pup has been having those inverted sneezes a lot lately... I was told there is nothing to worry about with them because it's something all dogs do, but I was wondering if there is something I can do to help prevent them. It looks like she really struggles with them and it seems her flat nose makes it worse somehow compared to the bigger dogs I know. What is there I can do? Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Female | spayed | 9 months and 24 days old | 12 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

Reverse sneezing is commonly caused by irritation to the back of the throat. In breeds like pugs with short noses there also tends to be excessive tissue in the back of the throats that causes irritation. You could talk to your vet and see if something like an antihistamine might be safe to try, although it may not help much. Some dogs that have major breathing issues related to brachycephalic airway disease, the syndrome seen in pugs and bulldogs that is related to malformation of the nose and airway, can benefit from surgery to trim some of the tissue of the soft palate.

My flat-nosed dog has frequent reverse sneezes. What can I do?

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