My dog dry heaves at night but seems fine. Is it acid reflux?

Question

My dog has woken up twice in the middle of the night dry heaving (2:45am and 4:15am). I work at a vet clinic as a technician, that being said I’m always a tad over paranoid with my pets because of where I work and what I see everyday. But the only symptom he is showing is the dry heaving. He is eating/drinking normally, his gums are a good color, he is urinating/dedicating normally, and still roughhousing with our other dogs and playing with his toys. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | neutered | 42 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Poor guy. This sounds like Bennett may be experiencing some acid reflux. Typically this affects pets when they have an empty stomach (at night) or early morning. Ask you vet about doing a trial run with some antacids to see if this helps. You can also feed him a late night snack (small meal) to see if this helps Otherwise consider having some bloodwork ran to check his organ function for any further clues. I hope that Bennett is just experiencing acid reflux and can be managed well soon! Best wishes and take care.

My dog dry heaves at night but seems fine. Is it acid reflux?

Most Helpful Answer

Related Questions

What fish dog food helps dry skin if my dog eats Science Diet?

What's the best way to feed my hamster when I'm going on a trip?

Can chickens eat bell peppers daily and what about veggie salads?

My newly adopted pet won't eat hay. What can I do to encourage it?

My pet is breathing hard, not eating, and lethargic. What's wrong?

My degu lost teeth after an accident. How can I feed him soft foods?

Share