Why is my Shih Tzu swallowing, licking lips, and looking agonized?

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Hi, my shih tzu keeps swallowing and licking his lips, but it looks like a hiccup and at some times he looks agonized ... what can I do? Already happened once, and the vet gave him some medicine for pain and nausea, but it keeps happen. Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | unneutered | 12.7 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! These are typical signs of nausea. Nausea can occur from many conditions such as foreign body ingestion and obstruction, pancreatitis, gastroenteritis, dietary indiscretion, among other possibilities. I recommend that you have Bilu evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. This will likely require bloodwork and abdominal imaging in terms of diagnostics. Treatment would be based on findings. At the very least your veterinarian could start him on medications to make him feel better. Good luck and have a good day!

Why is my Shih Tzu swallowing, licking lips, and looking agonized?

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