My dog throws up water after drinking too much. Is it normal?

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My 1 year old golden retriever was perfectly fine and then all of a sudden he can’t drink large amounts of water without throwing it up. I have to give him cups at a time for him to keep it down. This happens at least once a day if I don’t control the amount of water... is this normal? Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | unneutered | 66 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

No, definitely not normal. I'd be a bit worried that he may have megaesophagus but he should be doing this with both food and water so it's a bit perplexing. Is he actually vomiting (an active process) or is he regurgitating (a passive process). Regardless, it is not normal. I suggest you have your vet do some x-rays of his chest/neck to see if there is a problem. Hope this helps. If you have more questions you can always opt for a private consultation where we can chat back and forth. That way you can ask as many questions as you'd like. Best wishes.

My dog throws up water after drinking too much. Is it normal?

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