Dog flipped over at night, suddenly gasped and retched, I thought something was stuck; back pats brought nothing up, recovered after a few minutes then slept; about two hours later the gasping happened again and stopped after a few seconds

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These signs may come from an esophageal foreign body, respiratory infection, or nasal irritation by cold air, causing the dog to gasp and retch. When the respiratory tract is infected or irritated at night by cold air, dust, or pollen, the breathing muscles may spasm or become uncoordinated, leading to difficult breathing and reverse sneezing, with possible rapid breathing, wheezing, or coughing. Mild cases usually improve temporarily.

Also, if food or another object is stuck in the esophagus or stomach, the dog may gag and have airway trouble, and symptoms can return after a temporary improvement. It is best to take the dog to a veterinary clinic soon. The vet can observe symptoms, perform an exam, take X-rays, or do an ultrasound to find the cause.

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