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My dog threw up, is shaking, coughing, and gagging. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 5 years old | 13 lbs

Hi! My little dog graham has been acting sick all day. He threw up first thing this morning and he has been shaking, sleeping, coughing, and gagging ever since. I just want to make sure that he is ok

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Answered By Maria DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 26th, 2018

If Graham is still gagging and not acting his normal self, then I recommend taking him to a veterinarian. He may have just an upset stomach, he may have pancreatitis or he could have a foreign body. Your veterinarian may want to run blood work and X-rays to rule in or out any of these. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach and I hope Graham feels better soon.

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