It could be a sign of an underlying health problem and require the attention of a veterinarian. However, if your dog coughs frequently or has a persistent cough at certain times of day or after certain activities, you need to look into the cause of the cough. You can generally stop their reverse sneezing yourself by gently and briefly covering your dog’s nostrils with your hand to interrupt the cycle of sucking in air. If your dog coughs only intermittently and has no other symptoms apart from reverse sneezing, seasonal allergies may be the culprit-and for mild cases like these, a vet visit may be unnecessary. Coughing up white mucus or clear fluid (in some cases).Think of it as a small spasm in your dog’s throat. Reverse sneezing is more common in toy and small breed dogs and brachycephalic dogs (flat-faced or “smush-faced”) with shortened muzzles like Bulldogs and Pugs. At first it may seem like your dog is choking or having an asthma attack. Reverse sneezing: Unlike a regular sneeze, in which you expel air from your nose, a dog’s reverse sneeze involves sucking in air very quickly.In addition to coughing, a dog experiencing seasonal allergies may show these signs: They don’t have a fever or miss any meals-they may just cough on and off during the day, usually after they go outside. Dogs with allergies tend to feel fine otherwise. Some senior dogs will develop seasonal allergies that lead them to cough during certain parts of the year.
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