There are several reasons why a dog might be having trouble breathing, from mild to serious. We’d suggest that you take your dog to the vet to find out what it might be, especially if your dog exhibits other symptoms, such as the breathing difficulty persists, congestion, discharge in the nose, lack of appetite, lethargy, etc. One of the more benign possibilities might be paroxysmal respiration, aka pharyngeal gag reflex (sometimes called reverse sneezing, although it isn’t a sneeze). You can find information about this online, and how to help your dog feel better during these spasms. Other possibilities might include allergies, asthma, heart conditions, heartworms, infections, etc. We hope that your dog feels better soon!
There are several reasons why a dog might be having trouble breathing, from mild to serious. We’d suggest that you take your dog to the vet to find out what it might be, especially if your dog exhibits other symptoms, such as the breathing difficulty persists, congestion, discharge in the nose, lack of appetite, lethargy, etc. One of the more benign possibilities might be paroxysmal respiration, aka pharyngeal gag reflex (sometimes called reverse sneezing, although it isn’t a sneeze). You can find information about this online, and how to help your dog feel better during these spasms. Other possibilities might include allergies, asthma, heart conditions, heartworms, infections, etc. We hope that your dog feels better soon!