Why is my dog gagging and hiccuping after eating a burger in the car?

If the vomiting was solely due to motion sickness, I would have expected it to have stopped at this point, once she was out of the car. Vomiting can have a number of causes in dogs, both related to the GI tract (parasites, intestinal blockage, foreign objects in the stomach, bacterial or viral infections) as well as non GI-related (kidney or liver issues, pancreatitis, etc). The fact that she is now dry-heaving is especially concerning, as non-productive vomiting (i.e. retching repeatedly without bringing anything up) is a common sign of the very serious GI issue known as "bloat" or "GDV". In this condition, the stomach fills with air and/or food, and then flips around, essentially blocking the entry/exit points. I would take Hannah in for veterinary care immediately, first to rule out GDV and then to get definitive diagnosis and treatment for the vomiting.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I am not very concerned about hiccups in general. Even though she may swallow some air, it is not likely to be enough- and to last long enough, to cause problems. Of course, if you see any signs that concern you, (vomiting or dry heaving, lethargy, etc) head straight back to your emergency vet. Best wishes to you and Emma and I hope she is on he way to recovery soon!

Oh my! This sounds like she may have a diaphragmatic hernia due to trauma from the car. A diaphragmatic hernia is common to occur after a hit by car. The stomach and abdominal organs are pushed up into the chest cavity, causing breathing difficulty in many cases and problems keeping down food. Other possible causes of her continuous vomiting is stomach bloat and an intestinal blockage (intussusception). These are all quite serious conditions that are considered medical emergencies. There isn't much you can do for any of these possible scenarios at home unfortunately. She needs radiographs done right away to diagnose the problem and then proper treatment. I would highly recommend taking her in sooner if you can. Best of luck with your pets care and I hope she makes a full recovery.

Hello! I am glad Luna is otherwise feeling good. It is possible that vomiting yesterday has irritated her throat or she got ahold of something while no one was looking. If her throat is what she is reacting to, it should decrease slowly over a couple days. If she is still gagging just as much after 48 hours or any of the parameters you are monitoring change such as energy, appetite, etc. then it would be a good idea to get her checked out by her regular vet.

Hello. It sounds like your puppy just got carsick. If she feels better after waking, & is able to hold down normal amounts of food & water, then she should be fine. If she continues to act unwell, do see your veterinarian as soon as possible. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

It sounds like she experiencing nausea so she may need an anti-nausea medication, like Cerenia, an antacid, and/or a gastrointestinal protectant to help treat. It might also help to put her on a hypoallergenic diet, like z/d or d/d. You could also add a probiotic to her diet and see if that helps. If it continues than you could take her to an internal medicine specialist for an endoscopy and intestinal biopsies to get a definitive diagnosis.

I would recommend withholding food from Shelley for 12-24 hours to allow her stomach to settle. She is probably sick from a combination of eating the fries and some car sickness. If she is still vomiting after withholding her food then you will have to take her to the vet. The vet can give her some medication for nausea and fluids if she has become dehydrated.