Why is my dog hacking up mucus, gagging, and not eating or drinking?

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My dog is hacking/gagging/vomiting (?) up mucous saliva?? I noticed he hasn’t really ate or drank anything today. Pet's info: Dog | Bichon Frise | Male | neutered | 2 years old | 20 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Nico! He may have a GI illness. 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.

Why is my dog hacking up mucus, gagging, and not eating or drinking?

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