My dog keeps heaving and licking, but can't throw up. What's wrong?

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My 3 year old malt pop is acting like he is trying to vomit and can’t. Keeps heaving and licking to keep it down. Not sure if he ate something bad or not. He is always on a leach and we watch him close and are very good about what we feel him. Not sure what to do? Pet's info: Dog | Toy Poodle | Male | neutered | 3 years and 3 months old | 7 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Bentley. It could be he did eat something that has upset his stomach, or it could be he has a GI illness. I can give you a home remedy to see if that helps him. Feed 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 he keeps heaving, 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.

My dog keeps heaving and licking, but can't throw up. What's wrong?

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