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Why is my dog panting, vomiting, and rubbing head with eye bubble?

Updated on September 23, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Welsh Terrier | Female | spayed | 13 years and 2 months old | 20 lbs

My dogs eye had clear bubble on, she is panting, rubbing head on floor, restless and has vomited twice

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Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on October 15, 2017

I would recommend that Flo be checked out by a vet immediately. A bubble on top of the eye is not normal, and could be a sign that her eyeball is trying to rupture. This is incredibly painful for a dog to experience. The vomiting could be related to the pain from the eye, or could be an indicator of some other internal medical issue. A vet will do a thorough physical and ocular exam, and may recommend bloodwork or x-rays to see what the cause for the vomiting could be from. Until Flo sees a vet, try to keep her from rubbing her head on the floor since this could cause further damage to the eye.
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