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Dog drooling and heaving: Is it just a cold or something else?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 2 years and 8 months old | 65 lbs

My dog is drooling and heaving I took him to get he said its just a cold gave him a shot and meds but I am worried it may be something else

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 27th, 2018

Drooling and heaving is usually a sign of nausea. In addition to the medicines prescribed by your veterinarian you can try the following as well: I would fast Scarface for 24 hours and then him on bland food for two days, such as boiled white rice and boiled white boneless chicken meat, fed in small quantities over several feeds and then transition back to regular food slowly over a few days. If he does not improve he needs to be seen by your veterinarian for a recheck.

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