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Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 2 years and 6 months old | 23.6 lbs
Last night, my dog started hacking like he had something stuck in his throat. At the same time, he started frantically eating grass every time I take him out. He threw up once, what looked like his partially digested dinner, but kept eating grass. He woke me up whining this morning, which is unusual, and went out just to eat more grass. His bowel movement seemed normal. What's going on?
2 Answers

Answered By Anna M., DVM
Veterinarian
Published on September 4th, 2019
Answered By Mariya Gugel, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on February 21st, 2018
Poor Sirius! The signs you are describing are definitely very concerning in puppies, as they can be caused by parvovirus, which can be life threatening. Other causes can be intestinal parasites, foreign bodies, or toxin ingestion. I recommend having Sirius seen by his vet as soon as possible, you can bring a fecal sample in a disposable container to help your vet rule out intestinal parasites quickly. In the meantime, offer Sirius small amounts of water, and withhold food for his next meal. You can offer about 1/2 of his normal portion for the following meal, and monitor him closely.
I hope all is well and am happy to answer any other questions you may have!
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