{"id":7429,"date":"2022-03-25T06:36:10","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:36:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-dry-heaving-and-eating-grass\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:36:10","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:36:10","slug":"why-is-my-dog-dry-heaving-and-eating-grass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-dry-heaving-and-eating-grass\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my dog dry heaving and eating grass?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-dry-heaving-and-eating-grass\/#Why_is_my_dog_dry_heaving_and_eating_grass\" title=\"Why is my dog dry heaving and eating grass?\">Why is my dog dry heaving and eating grass?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-dry-heaving-and-eating-grass\/#Should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_if_he_is_dry_heaving\" title=\"Should I take my dog to the vet if he is dry heaving?\">Should I take my dog to the vet if he is dry heaving?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-dry-heaving-and-eating-grass\/#Why_is_my_dog_gagging_like_something_is_stuck_in_his_throat\" title=\"Why is my dog gagging like something is stuck in his throat?\">Why is my dog gagging like something is stuck in his throat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-dry-heaving-and-eating-grass\/#Why_is_my_dog_eating_grass_and_not_throwing_up\" title=\"Why is my dog eating grass and not throwing up?\">Why is my dog eating grass and not throwing up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-dry-heaving-and-eating-grass\/#Why_is_my_dog_gagging_and_eating_grass\" title=\"Why is my dog gagging and eating grass?\">Why is my dog gagging and eating grass?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-dry-heaving-and-eating-grass\/#When_should_I_worry_about_dry_heaves_in_dogs\" title=\"When should I worry about dry heaves in dogs?\">When should I worry about dry heaves in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-dry-heaving-and-eating-grass\/#What_does_it_mean_if_my_dog_keeps_dry_heaving\" title=\"What does it mean if my dog keeps dry heaving?\">What does it mean if my dog keeps dry heaving?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-dry-heaving-and-eating-grass\/#Why_does_my_dog_keep_gagging_without_throwing_up\" title=\"Why does my dog keep gagging without throwing up?\">Why does my dog keep gagging without throwing up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-dry-heaving-and-eating-grass\/#How_can_I_help_my_dog_with_dry_heaves\" title=\"How can I help my dog with dry heaves?\">How can I help my dog with dry heaves?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-dry-heaving-and-eating-grass\/#Why_is_my_dog_dry_heaving_but_not_throwing_up\" title=\"Why is my dog dry heaving but not throwing up?\">Why is my dog dry heaving but not throwing up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-dry-heaving-and-eating-grass\/#When_should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_for_gagging\" title=\"When should I take my dog to the vet for gagging?\">When should I take my dog to the vet for gagging?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-dry-heaving-and-eating-grass\/#Why_is_my_dog_coughing_like_he_has_something_stuck_in_his_throat\" title=\"Why is my dog coughing like he has something stuck in his throat?\">Why is my dog coughing like he has something stuck in his throat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-dry-heaving-and-eating-grass\/#Why_does_my_dog_keep_choking_and_gagging_on_nothing\" title=\"Why does my dog keep choking and gagging on nothing?\">Why does my dog keep choking and gagging on nothing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-dry-heaving-and-eating-grass\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_has_a_blockage_in_his_throat\" title=\"How do I know if my dog has a blockage in his throat?\">How do I know if my dog has a blockage in his throat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-dry-heaving-and-eating-grass\/#Why_does_my_dog_sound_like_hes_choking_but_isn_t\" title=\"Why does my dog sound like he&#8217;s choking but isn t?\">Why does my dog sound like he&#8217;s choking but isn t?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-dry-heaving-and-eating-grass\/#Should_I_let_my_dog_eat_grass_if_she_needs_to_throw_up\" title=\"Should I let my dog eat grass if she needs to throw up?\">Should I let my dog eat grass if she needs to throw up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-dry-heaving-and-eating-grass\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_frantically_eating_grass\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog frantically eating grass?\">What does it mean when a dog frantically eating grass?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-dry-heaving-and-eating-grass\/#Do_dogs_only_eat_grass_when_they_are_sick\" title=\"Do dogs only eat grass when they are sick?\">Do dogs only eat grass when they are sick?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-dry-heaving-and-eating-grass\/#Do_dogs_eat_grass_when_they_have_an_upset_stomach\" title=\"Do dogs eat grass when they have an upset stomach?\">Do dogs eat grass when they have an upset stomach?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-dry-heaving-and-eating-grass\/#Why_is_my_dog_eating_a_lot_of_grass_and_gagging\" title=\"Why is my dog eating a lot of grass and gagging?\">Why is my dog eating a lot of grass and gagging?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-dry-heaving-and-eating-grass\/#Why_is_my_dog_coughing_like_something_is_stuck_in_his_throat_and_eating_grass\" title=\"Why is my dog coughing like something is stuck in his throat and eating grass?\">Why is my dog coughing like something is stuck in his throat and eating grass?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-dry-heaving-and-eating-grass\/#Why_is_my_dog_eating_grass_and_acting_strange\" title=\"Why is my dog eating grass and acting strange?\">Why is my dog eating grass and acting strange?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-dry-heaving-and-eating-grass\/#Why_is_my_dog_randomly_dry_heaving\" title=\"Why is my dog randomly dry heaving?\">Why is my dog randomly dry heaving?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-dry-heaving-and-eating-grass\/#How_can_I_help_my_dog_stop_dry_heaving\" title=\"How can I help my dog stop dry heaving?\">How can I help my dog stop dry heaving?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-dry-heaving-and-eating-grass\/#Why_has_my_dog_been_dry_heaving_for_hours\" title=\"Why has my dog been dry heaving for hours?\">Why has my dog been dry heaving for hours?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_dry_heaving_and_eating_grass\"><\/span>Why is my dog dry heaving and eating grass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many dogs eat grass to soothe feelings of nausea, and since they can&#8217;t digest it, they&#8217;ll often retch trying to bring it back up. If your dog&#8217;s unable to vomit all the grass back up, you&#8217;ll likely find it in their poop in a day or so. <b>Some dog retching is caused because they&#8217;re feeling hungry<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_if_he_is_dry_heaving\"><\/span>Should I take my dog to the vet if he is dry heaving?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is dry heaving <b>you should treat it as an emergency and take your dog to the vet right away. Issues like bloat and foreign objects stuck in the throat can be fatal and require immediate medical assistance.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_gagging_like_something_is_stuck_in_his_throat\"><\/span>Why is my dog gagging like something is stuck in his throat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Two very common things that can cause gagging in dogs are <b>infectious problems and laryngeal paralysis. Kennel cough, which is a type of respiratory infection, is a common cause of dog gagging, which results in a harsh, goose-like cough, sometimes followed by a gag.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_eating_grass_and_not_throwing_up\"><\/span>Why is my dog eating grass and not throwing up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The bottom line is that the majority of grass-eating dogs are <b>not sick beforehand and do not vomit afterwards. beforehand and do not vomit afterwards. However, there may be another digestive need filled by grazing. Dogs need roughage in their diets and grass is a good source of fiber.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_gagging_and_eating_grass\"><\/span>Why is my dog gagging and eating grass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Boredom. Dogs get bored just like people do, especially when they&#8217;re just hanging out in the back yard all by themselves. <b>Grass eating has been observed as a behavior related to boredom and can easily become a habit.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_worry_about_dry_heaves_in_dogs\"><\/span>When should I worry about dry heaves in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is dry heaving you should treat it as an emergency and take your dog to the vet right away. Issues like <b>bloat and foreign objects stuck in the throat can be fatal and require immediate medical assistance.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_if_my_dog_keeps_dry_heaving\"><\/span>What does it mean if my dog keeps dry heaving?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs retch due to allergies, exposure to parasites, bloat, or ingesting a poisonous substance. While all of these are undesirable, the last two can be fatal. If your dog is only dry heaving every now and then, you probably have nothing to worry about  the retching is their way of solving the problem.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_keep_gagging_without_throwing_up\"><\/span>Why does my dog keep gagging without throwing up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So what are the possible causes for when your dog keeps gagging? Your dog may be gagging because a foreign object is trapped in their airways, diseases such as kennel cough (Bordetella), infections such as Sinusitis and Rhinitis, heart disease, tracheal collapse, bloating, or intestinal parasites.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_my_dog_with_dry_heaves\"><\/span>How can I help my dog with dry heaves?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs retch due to allergies, exposure to parasites, bloat, or ingesting a poisonous substance. While all of these are undesirable, the last two can be fatal. If your dog is only dry heaving every now and then, you probably have nothing to worry about  the retching is their way of solving the problem.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_dry_heaving_but_not_throwing_up\"><\/span>Why is my dog dry heaving but not throwing up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Home Remedies For Dry Heaving<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Vaccinating your dog against kennel cough if they go to public places like dog parks, pet stores, kennels and parks.<\/li>\n<li>Feeding your dog with a slow feeder if they are known to gulp down their meals.<\/li>\n<li>Making sure your dog does not have access to things that can become lodged in their throat.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_for_gagging\"><\/span>When should I take my dog to the vet for gagging?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Non-productive retching, or dry heaving, in any breed dog is always considered an emergency due to the concern for a process called <b>gastric dilation and volvulus (frequently referred to as GDV, or gas bloat).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_coughing_like_he_has_something_stuck_in_his_throat\"><\/span>Why is my dog coughing like he has something stuck in his throat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Conclusion. A dog coughing like something is stuck in their throat is <b>usually caused by kennel cough, a highly contagious but also usually self-limiting infection. This is generally not a cause of big concern in dogs that do not present other symptoms.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_keep_choking_and_gagging_on_nothing\"><\/span>Why does my dog keep choking and gagging on nothing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Common causes of this symptom include <b>reverse sneezing, pneumonia, kennel cough, heart disease, collapsing trachea, or a foreign object in the throat. Observe your dog closely, and if they keep choking on nothing, this may be an indicator of any of the above diseases.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_has_a_blockage_in_his_throat\"><\/span>How do I know if my dog has a blockage in his throat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Sudden and excessive drooling, gagging, regurgitation, and repeated attempts to swallow are signs of an esophageal foreign object. A partial obstruction may allow fluids but not food to pass. If an obstruction is not treated, loss of appetite, weight loss, and lethargy may occur.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_sound_like_hes_choking_but_isn_t\"><\/span>Why does my dog sound like he&#8217;s choking but isn t?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Reverse sneezing (Pharyngeal Gag Reflex) is a sudden, rapid and extreme forceful inhalation of air through the nose causing the dog to make repeated snorting noises, which may sound like he is choking. It sounds like the dog is trying to inhale a sneeze, and it is therefore known as reverse sneezing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_let_my_dog_eat_grass_if_she_needs_to_throw_up\"><\/span>Should I let my dog eat grass if she needs to throw up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whatever the reason, most experts believe it&#8217;s okay to let your dog eat grass. But they do suggest a couple of caveats: <b>If the grass is eaten in gulps and your dog vomits, or there is a sudden increase in grass eating, it&#8217;s time to talk with your veterinarian<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_frantically_eating_grass\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog frantically eating grass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you notice that your pup is wolfing down grass in big mouthfuls at rapid speed, then this may be <b>one of the many signs of a dog&#8217;s upset stomach. Either it was something they recently ate which didn&#8217;t agree with their stomach, or they might be dealing with some acid reflux problems, just like humans.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_only_eat_grass_when_they_are_sick\"><\/span>Do dogs only eat grass when they are sick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although it&#8217;s a common belief that dogs eat grass (or other plants) when they feel sick or to induce vomiting, <b>evidence suggests that this is not the case. In 2007, a study was published including a large sample of surveys from owners regarding plant-eating behaviors in their dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_eat_grass_when_they_have_an_upset_stomach\"><\/span>Do dogs eat grass when they have an upset stomach?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most vets agree that eating grass probably helps soothe a dog&#8217;s upset stomach. An upset stomach usually means that stomach acids are building up. When acid builds up in our own stomachs, people often take an antacid knowing they&#8217;ll feel better soon.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_eating_a_lot_of_grass_and_gagging\"><\/span>Why is my dog eating a lot of grass and gagging?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Grass eating has been observed as a behavior related to boredom and can easily become a habit. You love your dog and the last thing you want is for them to be bored, so make sure they have ample physical and mental stimulation, even when you aren&#8217;t home.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_coughing_like_something_is_stuck_in_his_throat_and_eating_grass\"><\/span>Why is my dog coughing like something is stuck in his throat and eating grass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The esophagus is sensitive and in some cases, dogs who eat this type of grass can experience a serious medical issue. If your dog is coughing or showing signs of irritation after eating grass, it&#8217;s best to contact your veterinarian immediately.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_eating_grass_and_acting_strange\"><\/span>Why is my dog eating grass and acting strange?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs are natural carnivores that have no issues gobbling down large chunks of meat. So, it might come as a surprise when you see your pup chowing down on grass whenever you let them out. <b>This behavior is referred to as Pica. Essentially, it&#8217;s an eating disorder that involves consuming things that aren&#8217;t viewed as food.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_randomly_dry_heaving\"><\/span>Why is my dog randomly dry heaving?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs retch due to <b>allergies, exposure to parasites, bloat, or ingesting a poisonous substance. While all of these are undesirable, the last two can be fatal. If your dog is only dry heaving every now and then, you probably have nothing to worry about  the retching is their way of solving the problem.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_my_dog_stop_dry_heaving\"><\/span>How can I help my dog stop dry heaving?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Home Remedies For Dry Heaving<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Vaccinating your dog against kennel cough if they go to public places like dog parks, pet stores, kennels and parks.<\/li>\n<li>Feeding your dog with a slow feeder if they are known to gulp down their meals.<\/li>\n<li>Making sure your dog does not have access to things that can become lodged in their throat.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_has_my_dog_been_dry_heaving_for_hours\"><\/span>Why has my dog been dry heaving for hours?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dry heaving can indicate inflammation of the throat (such as occurs with laryngitis), an upper respiratory tract infection (such as kennel cough), a foreign body in the mouth or throat such as a grass awn or blade), nausea etc.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why is my dog dry heaving and eating grass?Should I take my dog to the vet if he is dry heaving?Why is my dog gagging like something is stuck in his throat?Why is my dog eating grass and not throwing up?Why is my dog gagging and eating grass?When should I worry about&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7429"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7429"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7429\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7429"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7429"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7429"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}