Why is my dog licking floors, chewing things, hiccuping, and vomiting?

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• Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

  Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

  If these are all new behaviors for Bella, I would be concerned that she may be feeling sick, or have an anxiety problem of some kind, or both. Licking floors and chewing carpets or other things can sometimes indicate that a dig is feeling nauseous. It can also be a stress or anxiety-related behavior in some cases. Vomiting and hiccups are more likely to be due to a physical problem, but stressed or anxious dogs do sometimes vomit also. If there is no obvious reason for her to be upset or anxious, I would recommend having her examined by a vet as soon as you are able to - he/she may need to do blood work and x-rays to help determine what's wrong.

  

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• Answered By Jennifer Ladd, DVM

  Veterinarian

  I concur that she appears nauseous. Abdominal radiographs to rule out a foreign body would not be a bad idea either if she has a tendency to get into things.

  

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• Answered By Amber Da Silva, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on August 30th, 2017

  I'm sorry that Bella is not feeling well. If this has been going on for 12-24 hours and she is also lethargic or having a poor appetite, I would recommend taking her to a veterinarian today. If this has just started and she seems normal and happy otherwise, you could try fasting her for 12-24 hours. If she doesn't continue to vomit or have diarrhea, introduce a bland diet of plain boiled chicken and white rice. If she keeps that down, then after a day or so you can start mixing in her normal kibble. If her symptoms continue despite that, I would recommend taking her to a veterinarian. They may recommend blood work and x-rays of her abdomen since there are many different causes of her symptoms. It could be inflammation in her GI tract from eating something new or different, pancreatitis, or a blockage in her stomach or intestines. I hope this helps and that Bella starts feeling better soon!

  

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• Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

  Veterinarian

  Published on January 30th, 2020

  It sounds as Bella is suffering from a gastrointestinal condition, possibly an infection. it could also be due to ingestion of a foreign body material. i would recommend taking her to the vet the first chance you get, she will need to be checked first, if the vet thinks it's a simple gastrointestinal infection she will need an anti vomiting injection, antibiotics and a special food for a few days in order to get better. if the vet thinks it is more serious she will need a blood test and possibly an ultrasound in order to find out what is wrong.

  

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