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Rhetts_mama · 08-11-2010, 10:15 AM

I would call the vet to be sure it's not a side effect of the meds. But even the physical act of putting drops in the eyes can cause gagging- the lacrimal glands in the eyes empty in to the nose and the drainage from the drops can irritate the back of the throat, setting off a gag reflex.

08-11-2010, 10:15 AM	#4
Rhetts_mama Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,959 Blog Entries: 1	I would call the vet to be sure it's not a side effect of the meds. But even the physical act of putting drops in the eyes can cause gagging- the lacrimal glands in the eyes empty in to the nose and the drainage from the drops can irritate the back of the throat, setting off a gag reflex. __________________ Don't get your knickers in a knot. Nothing is solved and it just makes you walk funny.