Reverse Sneezing in Dogs: Observational Study in 30 Cases.

ABSTRACT: Reverse sneezing (RS) is a frequent reason for veterinary consultation, but there is scarce clinical information. The aim of this study was to describe clinical characteristics in a cohort of 30 dogs with RS. Signalment, clinical features, results of diagnostic tests, final diagnosis, and evolution were retrospectively evaluated. Sex and neuter status were equally distributed into diagnosis categories. A significantly higher representation of toys (<5 kg, 50%) and small-sized dogs (5-15 kg, 27%), in comparison to medium (15-30 kg, 17%) and large-sized dogs (>30 kg, 7%), was found. RS was the main owner concern in many of the cases (67%). Many cases presented chronic RS (60%, > 3 months), with more than one episode a week (60%). Most cases had an additional clinical respiratory sig

SUBMITTER: Talavera J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9782110 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature