My dog is dry heaving for 4 hours. Could this be a GDV emergency?

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My dog is dry heaving. Should i be alarmed? He has been doing this off and on for about 4 hours. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 6 years and 8 months old | 80 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there! Thanks for letting us take care of you today! Dry heaving is concerning that can be seen with emergent conditions like gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV), especially if accompanied by a bloated abdomen, severe lethargy, collapse, pale gums and/or inappetence. Other possibilities foreign body obstruction. I recommend that you have Duke evaluated by a veterinarian as soon as possible if the above clinical signs are observed. Treatment recommendations will depend on the findings. A GDV is a surgical emergency that needs emergency surgery. Hoping that everything goes well with your boy!

My dog is dry heaving for 4 hours. Could this be a GDV emergency?

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