My dog is dry heaving. What could be wrong and is it serious?

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My dog is retching with no vomit or regurgitation. What could be wrong and how can I treat it at home? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 2 years old | 22.1 lbs

Rebecca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Retching without producing vomitus can potentially be a sign of bloat or stomach torsion. If he is acting painful, has a bloated looking abdomen, is pacing or uncomfortable he needs to go to an emergency vet asap. Other causes of non-productive retching can be a foreign body or irritation to the pharnyx or throat. However if Sparky is at all uncomfortable or painful he needs to go to a vet now.

My dog is dry heaving. What could be wrong and is it serious?

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