dog snorting

[gwenda1952]

my jack russel dog puts his head down and snorts through his nose. this coincides with a cough as if he is trying to clear his throat and a runny nose.

[lankeela]

Could be what is known as 'reverse sneezing' -if you hold your hand over the dogs nose and run the throat it should stop. Sometimes caused by a soft palate. If you google reverse sneezing you will find some information and some youtube videos that show dogs doing it, so you can see if its the same thing.

[lankeela]

http://www.youtube.co...mnFE4&feature=related

[lankeela]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverse_sneezing

[lankeela]

Meant to say, I'd get a vet to check that it is not kennel cough, as that sounds as though they have got something stuck in their throat.

[mollykins]

my dog snorts!

[mccfluff]

your dog would!

'kin hell vibes lol

[catcuddler2]

the same happens to my dog particularly when she is excited.it doesnt happen in general just when shes very excited.
i just put it down to old age as shes just turned 10.i guess its the same way that older people end up coughing after a good laugh

my dogs done it for ages and it never gets any worse
that said a trip to the vet might put your mind at rest
hope all goes ok with him

[Seusse]

My wee miniature Pinscher has been doing this and i just assumed she had snorted water when at her drinking dish, no i know what to do when she does it again, bless her wee soul thanx for this answer, very helpful