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Why is my dog gagging and making choking sounds but not throwing up?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 65 lbs

My American Bully sounds like she is choking on something but she isn't and she gags but doesn't throw up what could it be

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 11th, 2018

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. This could be secondary to an allergy, a reverse sneeze or coughing. I would recommend having her examined by a veterinarian so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. A thorough examination will help rule out multiple causes and even considering having x-rays performed would help rule out multiple causes. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

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