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My dog is breathing heavy, trying to vomit, and eating grass. Vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed

The dog im looking after seems absolutely fine and normal except she keeps breathing heavy every now and then and trying to vomit, she has been eating a bit of grass but only just recently She is a staffy and about 4 years old I have experience with staffys so i'm not too worried just wondering if I should be taking her to the vet

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on January 7th, 2017

If this is just happening today for the first time, withhold food for 12 hours then offer Bootsie boiled boneless chicken and rice every 6 hours in small portions. if she is eating and not vomiting, continue with this diet for 2 days. After 2 days, you can put her back gradually on her normal food. If she continues vomiting or is not eating or if it started more than 2 days ago, take her to the vet to get treatment.

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