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**JulietsMommy** · 02-20-2013, 11:57 AM

Ok Ive searched around a little bit and didnt see to much, I dont know if Im just being overly Mommyish or what!

But Juliet while sleeping, and occasionally when awake sounds almost like a little pig. Her breathing sounds like asthma related or something! Is that normal in Maltese?

**wkomorow** · 02-20-2013, 12:01 PM

It sounds a bit like reverse sneezing - which is common during and after sleep in maltese. It is harmless. Do a web search for reverse sneezing dogs and you will see some videos.

**maltese manica** · 02-20-2013, 12:01 PM

Oh Cassie............. try to keep calm. I know easier said then done!! I know why you are freaked out as the noises can be very bothersome, as its something that you are not used to. I am always on high alert for my dogs becuase one of them has a bad heart!!! Can you call your vet and ask them for their advise????
*** Big Hugs to you***

**Zoe's Mom88** · 02-20-2013, 12:03 PM

Cassie, it does sound normal. I wouldn't worry about that as long as she is fine otherwise.

**Madison's Mom** · 02-20-2013, 12:27 PM

Oh my....sometimes at night between Madison and her Doggy Daddy's snoring, I hardly sleep at all!

**poochie2** · 02-20-2013, 02:20 PM

Mine has done this lots of times. It is completely normal. I know exactly the sound you are describing.

**Furbabies mom** · 02-20-2013, 02:33 PM

Mine do that also. It does sound like reverse sneezing.

**nwyant1946** · 02-20-2013, 03:03 PM

Mia does the same thing. The first time I heard I freaked...LOL Now I just laugh at her.

02-20-2013, 11:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
JulietsMommy Member Name: Cassie Dog's Name: Juliet Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Knoxville IL Posts: 123	Breathing Ok Ive searched around a little bit and didnt see to much, I dont know if Im just being overly Mommyish or what! But Juliet while sleeping, and occasionally when awake sounds almost like a little pig. Her breathing sounds like asthma related or something! Is that normal in Maltese? __________________

02-20-2013, 12:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
maltese manica Maltese Guru Name: Janene Dog's Name: Babinka, Tiny Tina and Peppino Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Canada, Ontario Posts: 1,950	Oh Cassie............. try to keep calm. I know easier said then done!! I know why you are freaked out as the noises can be very bothersome, as its something that you are not used to. I am always on high alert for my dogs becuase one of them has a bad heart!!! Can you call your vet and ask them for their advise???? * Big Hugs to you* __________________ My babies

02-20-2013, 12:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
Zoe's Mom88 Maltese Guru Name: Barbie Dog's Name: Zoe (Kyra my Angel in Heaven) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,407	Cassie, it does sound normal. I wouldn't worry about that as long as she is fine otherwise. __________________

02-20-2013, 12:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
Madison's Mom Maltese Guru Name: Glenda Dog's Name: Madison, Axel and Paxton Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 2,581	Oh my....sometimes at night between Madison and her Doggy Daddy's snoring, I hardly sleep at all! __________________

02-20-2013, 02:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
Furbabies mom Maltese Guru Name: Deborah Dog's Name: Laurel (maltese), Dewey, Violet and Hardy and Dewey Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 8,515	Mine do that also. It does sound like reverse sneezing. __________________ Deborah and my Fluffs, Laurel, Violet , Hardy and Dewey!

02-20-2013, 12:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
wkomorow Maltese Guru Name: Walter Dog's Name: Lucky Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: The Berkshires Posts: 992	It sounds a bit like reverse sneezing - which is common during and after sleep in maltese. It is harmless. Do a web search for reverse sneezing dogs and you will see some videos.

02-20-2013, 02:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
poochie2 Maltese Guru Dog's Name: Vanilla Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 1,521	Mine has done this lots of times. It is completely normal. I know exactly the sound you are describing.

02-20-2013, 03:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
nwyant1946 Maltese Guru Name: Nancy Wyant Dog's Name: Mia Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Highlands County, Florida Posts: 998	Mia does the same thing. The first time I heard I freaked...LOL Now I just laugh at her. __________________ Nancy (Mia's Mommy...She has taken over our hearts and home)

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