Why is my dog drooling, smacking gums, and having trouble swallowing?

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My dog is drooling, making sounds like "smacking his gums" and a hiccup when he is swallowing. Pet's info: Dog | Weimaraner | Male | neutered | 74 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Buddy! It sounds like he may be nauseous. I can give you a home remedy 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 he vomits 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. I hope this helps!

Why is my dog drooling, smacking gums, and having trouble swallowing?

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