There can be many reasons why your pet is vomiting, but it is important for every responsible pet owner to know whether it is a one-time occurrence or whether urgent help is needed. Read on to find out why and how your dog vomits in certain situations. If the problem has been going on for some time, seek veterinary help immediately.
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Why is your dog vomiting?
To ensure your pet’s health, it is very important to know what can cause vomiting in dogs. Here are some of the main reasons:
- Inappropriate food – food allergies. Read more about proper dog nutrition here.
- Spoiled food
- Poisoning with toxic substances
- Foreign body in the digestive tract
- Bacterial or viral diseases
- Parasites in the digestive tract
- Kidney, liver, and other internal diseases
- Inflammation of the pancreas – pancreatitis
- Kennel cough
- Stress
- During travel, your pet may become “trapped” in the car
As you can see, there are many reasons why a dog may vomit, so it is important to understand when to seek help from a veterinarian.
Why is my dog vomiting yellow foam?
Any unusual vomiting in dogs begins with yellow or white foam. If your dog is vomiting foam, this is a very serious sign that it is ill. Do not allow this to continue for more than 8 hours and consult a veterinarian.
Foamy vomiting in dogs can signal stomach inflammation (gastritis), indigestion, or excess air in the stomach or intestines. Any of these causes discomfort and pain for your pet, so don’t wait and seek urgent veterinary care.
Dog vomiting white foam
A dog vomits white foam when he or she simply has nothing left to vomit. White foam in vomit signals vomiting from an “empty” stomach and indicates that the pet has problems with the digestive tract. A dog vomiting white foam can be a symptom of increased stomach acidity, gastritis, excess air in the stomach, or “stopped” digestion.
Dog vomiting blood
If your dog is vomiting blood, rush to the vet! It is important to distinguish between vomiting with blood and vomiting blood. Blood may be caused by mouth injuries, esophageal diseases, or stomach wall injuries.
A dog vomiting blood is usually a symptom of severe damage to the stomach wall or esophagus, often caused by poisoning with antifreeze or rat poison, or by viral or bacterial intestinal diseases.
Dog vomiting bile
Otherwise, it is a dog vomiting yellow fluid. Yellow vomiting in dogs is a rather important and alarming symptom for both dog owners and veterinarians.
Most often, a dog vomits bile because it has nothing else to vomit. A dog vomits bile when it has increased stomach acidity, gallbladder problems, gastritis, kidney, liver, or pancreas diseases.
When a dog vomits bile (yellow), it is very important to consult a veterinarian-gastroenterologist as soon as possible to determine the cause of vomiting and apply the appropriate treatment.
What to do when your dog is vomiting?
If your dog vomits due to car travel or stress, you should simply avoid these triggers or minimize them as much as possible in your pet’s daily life.
If your dog vomits once in 12 hours and it does not happen again, there is no need to worry. Just continue to monitor your pet and its behavior. If your pet’s playfulness and appetite decrease, then consult a veterinarian.
If your pet is vomiting for other reasons, it is necessary to consult a veterinarian who will help determine the underlying cause and provide a specific diagnosis and treatment plan.
It is very important to provide your vomiting pet with adequate water during the day and to limit its food intake, preferably choosing easily digestible food in smaller doses and more frequently. Vomiting often causes fluid loss and dehydration, which makes your pet sleepy and lethargic.
If this happens, the specialists at the Begemotas Veterinary Medical Center are ready to help you every day from early morning until late at night. Innovative diagnostic equipment and specialists with many years of experience will consult, reassure, and determine the cause of vomiting and apply the most appropriate treatment method for your beloved four-legged pet. Consult by phone or register with a therapist online.
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