Thank God for the ER Vet.....

[Emeraldgreen]

You must have been very frightened. How long was he not breathing for? How was he acting right afterwards? I'm glad to hear that he seems okay now though.

[mr.chiwawa]

It only lasted a few seconds. Then when he started to breathe again he was shaking more then usaual but semi alert. In the xray all looked good and clear. I told him if it was for attention (I started a new job) then I wouldnt do it again if I were him see where it landed you???
I think we are in the clear he hasnt done it since I got home from work yesterday night..(keep the prayers and fingers and paws crossed)
I am going to take him and the xrays to our normal vet later on today so they can have them....thanks everyone for the love it is felt and now I dont feel so crazy......(friends. who are NON dog owners told me I was nuts )
Thanks a million for all the love I can feel it comming our way ANd I promise to keep everyone updated as I get the info.

[Daisy and Delilah]

Both of my girls have the reverse sneezing thing. Daisy handles it well but Delilah doesn't. She acts exactly like Mister did. It really upset me the first time she did it. Every time she does it now, it's not much easier to tolerate. She freezes and her eys bug out, she gets real stiff and she doesn't breath until she coughs a little. It really scares me to see her like that. I'm betting that that's what happened to Mister.
Thanks for bringing that up A and M. I agree with you.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Memo to ALL:

LEARN Doggy CPR!

The American Red Cross teaches "Pet First Aid" at many local chapters.

Here's a self-study CPR site >>>

http://www.dog-first-aid-101.com/dog-cpr.html

But remember - do NOT practice the "Chest Compressions" on you dog!

[mr.chiwawa]

I know Pet CPR i took a class but when your alone with a small dog panic sets in not oh i took a class. And when I picked him up to take him to the phone to call the vet he started again...
PS I didnt need to be "yelled" at with the bold and caps thanks

[Cinder & Smoke]

PS I didnt need to be "yelled" at with the bold and caps thanks

"you" weren't being *yelled* at ...
my post was directed to "all" pet owners.

[Pam]

What a scary story but thankfully it seems that the crisis has passed (and hopefully will never return!) Please give that sweetheart a kiss from all of us. Both of my dogs do the reverse sneezing. I always thought it was possibly allergy-related but, whatever the cause, it is agonizing to watch at times.

P.S. Sometimes caps are interpreted as shouting so I very rarely use them. I know Phred meant well. (Thanks for editing your post Phred. )