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Why are my Jackchi puppies having reverse sneezing fits when excited?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 8 months and 14 days old | 9 lbs

I have 3 eight month Jackchi,s. All 3 occasionally reverse sneeze. 1 boy has been having sneezing fits last few days for a couple of minutes at a time, a few times in the days. My other boy also was having them yesterday. Little girl is fine. No coughing or choking so I don't think kennel cough. Eating, drinking fine and otherwise all usual lively little selves. Seems to happen when excited. Not happening during sleep at all. Have given honey, lemon, cinnamon,water mix. Any suggestions?

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Answered By Juliana, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 14th, 2017

Three jackchi puppies, how fun! Fits of reverse sneezing are usually caused by an inhaled allergen. When they happen infrequently, there isn't anything you need to do. If one of them is having many fits a day you could call their veterinarian to get a dose recommendation for an antihistamine.

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