Your dog will have a hacking cough that is dry and many times accompanied by gagging. This is an illness that is contagious to other dogs. Your dog will gag, claw that their mouth, drool and possibly vomit. You must closely monitor your dog when they are playing with certain toys and do not encourage chewing on sticks or rocks. These types of objects can also enter the esophagus and throat. Small objects such as toys and sticks can easily become lodged in the back of your dog’s throat. Have your dog thoroughly checked by your veterinarian to determine the cause of your dog’s gagging.įoreign Object in the Throat, Esophagus or Mouth While occasional gagging is not necessarily something to worry about, recurring or non-stop gagging can be cause for concern. Objects lodged in the throat or esophagus will require your veterinarian to try to retrieve to clear the blockage and stop the gagging. If you are unsure, take your dog to your veterinarian immediately. If you feel something and can easily remove it without the object falling down your dog’s throat, do so. Gently feel along the roof of your dog’s mouth and then check and under the tongue. The first thing you should do is check your dog’s mouth for any foreign objects. Foreign object in the throat, esophagus or mouth.

Possible causes of recurring gagging include: Recurring gagging or non-stop gagging is a cause for concern and will require veterinary intervention. Older dogs will be especially susceptible to gagging because they can produce more mucus, this will cause them to gag occasionally. Gagging is a normal reflex that dogs have and it generally comes on quickly and just as quickly is gone without recurring.

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