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Why is my Pomeranian licking and swallowing like something's stuck?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Male | neutered | 11 lbs

My 6 year old pomeranian at least once a week does this licking and swollowing lick somthing is caught on hes teeth i have taken him to vets they xrayed him found nothing in airways and no answers . It not a haddit as not done all the time he seems uncomfortable when doing it hes ears are back . Please can you help us

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Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 14th, 2017

He might be experiencing nausea during those times. Ask your vet about trying an anti-nausea medication, like Cerenia, an antacid, and/or a gastrointestinal protectant to see if that helps treat the problem.

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