My dog is gagging and trying to vomit after eating. Is it bloat?

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Hi, dog is trying to vomit for the last hour but nothing is coming up.(a tiny white/yellow) foam).he had a good meal (with some fatty bones) but slept after and woke up with this urge to vomit.He had a regular stool last night.Havent had this problem before.dog is 3 years old. Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 9 months old

Anna M., DVM · Accepted Answer

Poor Memphis! He may have eaten something spoiled that is upsetting his system, but if he is continuously trying to vomit for over an hour, I recommend bringing him right in to the vet. Constant gagging/retching accompanied by general distress, heavy breathing, and a distended abdomen can be a symptom of bloat or GDV (gastric dilatation & volvulus), in which the stomach twists and begins to fill with air, compromising blood flow to major organs, and is a life threatening emergency. If Memphis is acting pretty normal in between his vomiting episodes and you think he just has an upset tummy (perhaps from those fatty bones), then you can withhold food for 6 hours and see if symptoms resolve, then offer small amounts of bland food such as white rice and cooked chicken breast - but if he's acting off in any other way, then I'd take him immediately to the vet. Hope this helps!

My dog is gagging and trying to vomit after eating. Is it bloat?

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