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Why is my dog dry heaving at night and not eating for a month?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 65 lbs

My dog is dry heaving at night, abdomen is normal, just finished antibiotics course, has been off feed for about a month

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on July 19th, 2017

Dry heaving/coughing at night is usually a sign of heart disease, this could explain the lack of appetite as well. you need to take him back to the vet he will need an xray done to evaluate the heart and lungs.

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