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Why is my dog making swallowing sounds and spitting up frequently?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | neutered | 1 year and 10 months old | 8 lbs

My pup has been making swallowing sounds recently and last night he spit up about 4 times

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 9th, 2017

Hello! Thank you for your post! Is there a chance that Peewee may have gotten into something? The swallowing noise you were describing might be him trying to vomit. Also, if he ate a toy or got into the trash and ate something he shouldn't have, something may have irritated his throat or is stuck back there. If he continues to make this noise, I would get him seen by his vet just to be safe. Otherwise, if he stops I would just continue to monitor and if it doesn't recur then I would not worry. Please contact me with any other concerns that you may have. I'm also available via consultation

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    Answered By Dr. Macartney, BVet Med, MRCVS

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    I am very sorry you are experiencing these issues with PeeWee. The swallowing noises are often a sign of nausea. This combined with the fact that PeeWee has been spitting up a few times I would be concerned he got into something he shouldn't have. I would monitor him for a few more hours, rest his gastrointestinal tract for this time, then attempt a bland diet of boneless chicken breast boiled and steamed rice. If he the episodes continue, he begins to also have dirrhoea, He seems weak or or lethargic, or has a fever, I would take him in to the veterinarian for an examination. It is possible he had an obstruction, an infection or that he has eaten something he shouldn't have. Here is an article on how to tell if your pet has a fever. https://www.petcoach.co/article/6-common-signs-your-pet-has-a-fever Best of luck with PeeWee!

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