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What to do if my dog is gagging, lethargic, but not vomiting?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 4 days old

Mac woke up this morning gagging. I did not see him vomit. I took him out his poop was normal and formed. He is acting lethargic and sleepy.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on December 3rd, 2016

Poor Mac! It's good that his poop is normal. Lethargy is a general symptom of many illness, such as systemic disease, GI disease, infection, inflammation or injury. I would keep an eye on him for now. If he continues to act lethargic over the weekend, or he starts vomiting, having diarrhea, and stops eating or drinking, then I would take him into a vet.

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