Reverse sneezing is a common respiratory event in dogs characterized by sudden, rapid, and repeated inhalations through the nose, followed by snorts and gagging. This can be a terrifying experience for dog owners. The good news? It doesn’t appear to be harmful for dogs who don't have underlying heart conditions such as heart disease. In fact, many dogs are normal before and after a reverse sneezing attack. Why does this occur then?
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Grizzly Pet Products provides high-quality, all-natural pet supplements and treats for your dog and cat (and horse, if you have one!). Established in 2002 and based in Washington state, this family-owned U.S. company offers a range of products to help aid your pet's healthy lifestyle—from salmon oil and treats derived from wild Alaskan salmon, to innovative joint support products.
Kitty Alzheimer's or puppy dementia - are these real things? You bet your bottom dollar. Though not the exact same as the human version, animals have a similar disorder designated as “Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome.” All the times you thought Fluffy and Fido were maybe acting just a bit off, perhaps even a bit confused, could have been early indications of this disorder.
Luxating patella, or “floating kneecaps,” can be a very painful condition in an animal, potentially requiring surgical intervention. In our practice, however, we see several clients diagnosed with severe luxating patella that have opted to go the alternative route before turning to surgery. Very rarely have these clients ended up turning to surgery because they do everything possible as far as prevention and protection.
