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My dog is gagging and trying to throw up. What can I do to help him?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Papillon | Male | neutered | 9 years and 10 months old

My pup was gagging & trying to throw up but not able to yesterday. What can I do to help relieve him as this has happened other times as well.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on June 16th, 2019

Poor Jacque! Try feeding him 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 this doesn't help, have him seen by a vet.

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