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My dog is gagging, licking, and throwing up. Could he be nauseous?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My dog randomly started gagging, then began licking the carpet and tried to eat a scarf with tassels. He eventually vomit white foam a couple of times before vomitting his food eaten about 2 hours prior. The food was still whole and looked like normal vomit otherwise. Was he just choking on something? After puking, he went outside and walked around normally and seemed fine. Was something in his throat or is this a sign of something else?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 28th, 2019

It sounds like your dog was nauseous, and dogs can lick things when they are nauseous. I can give you a home remedy for the vomiting to see if that helps. Withhold food for 12-24 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in his normal diet. If the vomiting continues in the absence of food, he vomits the bland diet, develops diarrhea, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, he will need to see a vet right away. Best of luck.

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    Answered By Dr. Macartney, BVet Med, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on September 3rd, 2017

    I am very sorry to hear that Gus is experiencing these problems, I am sure it is very unsettling for you both. There are a number of potential causes of such clinical signs, including dietary indiscretion, pancreatitis, parasite infestation, toxin ingestion, infection, or forgein body obstruction. Because you have only noticed these signs over the course of a few hours I would continue to monitor Gus at home. Stop Gus from eating grass if you can. Rest Gus's gastrointestinal tract by holding back food for a few hours. Then you can continue with a bland and easily digested food of the boiled chicken breast and white rice diet and provide plenty of fresh water. I also find that boiled, mashed skinless sweet potato is helpful for diarrhoea begins. You can repeat the Pepcid dose in 12 hours from the original dose. If Gus does not improve, has profuse vomiting or diarrhoea, you notice fresh blood, Gus seems lethargic, in pain or depressed I would advise a trip to the emergency veterinarian. Here are some links to helpful resources for you if dirrhoea begins; https://www.petcoach.co/article/most-common-causes-of-diarrhea-in-dogs/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/6-things-you-can-do-at-home-if-your-pet-has-diarrhea/ I hope that answer was helpful and more importantly that Gus feels better soon. Warmest regards to you both.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on December 30th, 2016

    He could be licking the floor due to feeling nauseous and illl from vomiting earlier. This nausea and feeling ill could also cause him to gulp. Vomiting can be caused by a GI illness, eating something rotten, a foreign body, or pancreatitis. I will give you a home remedy to try first before having to take him into the vet. Withhold food for 12-24 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in his normal diet. If the vomiting continues in the absence of food, he vomits the bland diet, develops diarrhea, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, he will need to see a vet right away.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on January 21st, 2019

    It sounds like Dolly is nauseous, and I can give you a home remedy to try to see if that helps. Withhold food for 12-24 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in her normal diet. If the vomiting continues in the absence of food, she vomits the bland diet, develops diarrhea, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, she will need to see a vet right away. Best of luck.

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