[TresPoquitoPerros]

Hey fellow Chi parents,
I rescued two Chis from death row at the shelter, about a month ago. Our packlet is now 3. Arthur our Cha-weenie welcomed the company. I ended up here because one of the new dogs started coughing. Dry hacking followed by gagging. Googling the symptoms, I found that the consensus is that chis and yorkies suffer from this and I shouldn't be alarmed. Kinda annoying at 3:30am but at least I don't have to rush to the vet.
I'm looking forward the the forum info here.
Bye.

 

[jesuschick]

Hello and welcome!
We love pics here so post some when you can.

Chis are famous for something coined "reverse sneezing". It is a snoring, snorting, honking sound.

See the attached videos. Perhaps they will help you know which it may be.

Reverse Sneezing

Kennel Cough

If any of mine were dry hacking or gagging I would get to the vet. Could be kennel cough, a respiratory issue or more depending on their ages. Kennel cough would be suspicious to me since you mention this happening at night and because they recently came from a shelter/stressful situation.

 

[Chachis Mom]

Welcome...you will find lots of good information here...plus nice people. Hope your doggie gets to feeling better!