itching and licking his rear could be a couple of things, (a) worms, (b) infection (c) allergies. You should take him to the vet. That dry heaving could also be a number of things. Most yorkies do the dry heaving, wretching thing at one point or another. It can be caused by an aggravated trachea if he has pulling on his leash when you walk him. It can be from excitement. The little guys have delicate airways and it doesn't take much to set them coughing. It could be he's eaten something and scratched his throat, he could have an infection. Once again have the vet check it. You did not indicate how old he is. |