Whenever I drink water, it seems I sort of choke. It upsets my daddy a bit, but he’s used to a Chihuahua making that scary choking noise. He last little Chi girl had a similar affliction. It doesn’t ever last long, thought. Gently rubbing my throat seems to help it go away.
So I spent a little time tapping away on my computer keyboard and discovered that this occasional honking-like noise is not unusual for Chihuahuas. An “elongated soft palate” is thought to become “temporarily misaligned”. Sometimes referred to as “reverse sneezing”, this event can be caused by your Chi getting too excited, pulling hard on a leash (it’s always best to use a comfy harness) or drinking too fast. “Reverse sneezing” should not be confused with a condition called “collapsed trachea“.
It’s always best to consult your friendly neighborhood vet if your Chi has choking issues. Better safe than choking.
4 CommentsI certainly hope not, seeing as how I just ate one yesterday. My daddy was quite upset, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.
A quick search online shows no definite answers. Some say it’s bad. Some say not so much. Some say the flower is okay but not the plant. To be safe, keep your dog away from the hibiscus plant. Of course I find the flower quite tasty.
To keep your dog away from these delicious plants, try adding a few drops of peppermint oil, not extract, to a spray bottle and spray around and on the plant. It doesn’t hurt the plant, but dogs seem to hate it. It keeps ants away too.
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