My dog goes through these spells every once in a while where she swallows ALOT of times in a row and makes gagging noises, and sometimes goes in the yard and throws up. She also seems to like to eat grass during this time. It's very unsettling. She usually gets over it in 1-2 days and it happens about once a month or so. I've taken her to the vet but she wouldn't do it while she was there, so they couldn't tell me anything. Any idea what's going on here?
2006-10-27 08:51:48 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
They all do that dear. I have two Golden retrievers and it happens. They get upset stomachs. The grass settles it. Of course usually AFTER they vomit the grass and stomach bile. Hopefully it isn't on your $200,000.00 Persian rug.
2006-10-27 08:54:23 · answer #1 · answered by Quasimodo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Upset tummy... Eating grass is fine & it is good for them.....
Eating grass does NOT indicate worms... It will also NOT get rid of worms...
Gulping food CAN cause this so be sure all food is bite sized. If you are feeding once per day & she is scarfing her food, cut her amount in half giving her one half in the morning & one half in the evening. See if that helps.
You absolutely did the right thing by taking her to the vet. Anytime your pet does something that is not normal for it, a vet visit is always a good idea. Just keep an eye on her & if she goes off her feed or water take her to the vet again & request some blood work & thorough exam.
2006-10-27 16:48:09 · answer #2 · answered by More Lies & More Smoke Screens 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The swallowing air and gagging noises is like the dry heaves to a human. My dog does it too. Don't worry unless it happens all the time. The eating grass thing, well they all do that and then usually throw up. Be careful about your dog eating a lot of grass, or really long grass. My dog did it once and blocked her airway and passed out. I had to Heimlich her to clear her airway.
Some of the people above say they eat grass to get rid of worms, however my dog does it and doesn't have worms.
2006-10-27 15:55:47 · answer #3 · answered by Kathleen M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like worms to me. Especially since she is eating grass. Grass settles their stomachs for some reason. I've seen lots of dogs do it. Get her some worm medicine and go from there. The vet should know these things!!
2006-10-27 15:54:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
can not believe the vet did not know. Dogs eat grass for 1 of 2 reasons. 1. to get the hair out of their throat. or, 2. to help get rid of worms.
2006-10-27 15:54:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
she's eating something she shouldn't.
the grass helps settle their stomach...
also a wives tale that if you see a dog eating grass it means rain soon.
keep an eye on what she digs up to eat....
2006-10-27 15:53:45 · answer #6 · answered by killer boot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably hungry so she eats alot, then chokes. just give her food like slowly or little bits at a time. like not starving her but making sure she chews it b4 swallowing
2006-10-27 15:54:14 · answer #7 · answered by Kelsey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not sure what breed you have but i have yorkies and they have whats called a floppy asophegus and they make a gagging almost sounds like an asma attack also. maybe it could be something simalar
2006-10-27 16:30:36 · answer #8 · answered by myyorkies 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be a little acid reflux. See your vet to see what medication to give.
2006-10-27 15:56:52 · answer #9 · answered by daisygirltn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give your dog some yogurt - the bacteria is good for them!
2006-10-27 15:53:47 · answer #10 · answered by Cari 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋