My puppy is choking and throwing up. Should I give her medicine?

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I have a cocker spaniel boxer mixed, she’s not even a year old yet. For about a month she will act like she’s chocking then start to throw up. I don’t think she has gotten into anything to make her sick, but can I give her anything that will help her stop vomiting? Pet's info: Dog | Cocker Spaniel | Female | 6 months and 15 days old | 50 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am sorry to hear about Bongo! I would recommend having him examined by a veterinarian for this issue to determine the underlying cause for the problem. We do worry in young dogs with these symptoms about a condition called megaesophagus, which is where the tube connecting the mouth to the stomach is abnormally wide and can cause food to not fully pass into the stomach and then to be regurgitated back up (often being mistaken for vomiting). We also worry about things like intestinal parasites, and things like dietary sensitivity/intolerance. The vet can examine her and get a detailed history on her symptoms and may recommend testing such as a fecal exam to check for parasites and x-ray to check for stomach or esophagus abnormalities.

My puppy is choking and throwing up. Should I give her medicine?

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