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Dog gagging after accidental antibiotic dose. Should I take her to vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Boston Terrier | Female | spayed | 21 lbs

hi, my dog is taking oral antibiotics. Supposed to be 12 hrs apart. But I accidentally, I gave her a dose at 9am then again at 2pm. Both with meals. She kept the food down, but gagged clear, yellow saliva at 3pm . I fed her a bit and she still kept the food down at 9pm. Then again this morning, she gagged clear saliva at 7am. She's playing, not lethargic. Should I bring her in?

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Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian

Published on July 22nd, 2019

I would take her to see your vet or at least try to call and talk to them. She may not be tolerating the antibiotics as well as she should. Your vet may choose to switch the antiobiotics or recommend you give her an antacid depending on what is going on with her. I hope this helps and she starts to feel better really soon!

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