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If you are a dog parent, you would want to protect your new furry friend from diseases. Dog vomiting is one of the most common concerns pet owners may face. If you notice that your dog is vomiting or feeling nauseous, try to find out what has been fed recently or the day before. It will also be helpful to the vet if you notice the colour of the vomit, frequency of vomiting and when your dog vomited. There are several reasons why your dog may vomit, and this includes parasitism, ingestion of toxins, sudden diet change, viral or bacterial infection
There are three types of dog vomit, and you can easily identify what type it is by simply looking at it. Look at the table below for more information.
Granular vomit |
Chunky vomit |
Liquid vomit |
Most of the time food-related |
Most of the time food-related |
Not food-related |
Semi-liquid |
Contains food chunks |
Maybe foamy or sticky |
Granules look like ground coffee |
Undigested food |
Maybe yellow or transparent |
Sometimes can be bloody |
Happens immediately eating food |
Often confused with kennel cough |
Includes semi-digested food |
Happens if the dog eats food very fast or runs after eating |
Dog vomiting could also be an indication of a serious underlying medical condition. Make sure you check with your vet if you observe symptoms such as:
There could be a lot of reasons why your dog is vomiting. Sometimes it might be due to an infection internally or due to external factors. Here are some common reasons why dogs vomit:
Sometimes the answer to why your dog is vomiting might be pretty straightforward as you must have noted that your dog does not eat. But other times, the vet may have to run a few tests to know why the dog is vomiting. The treatment is then modified according to the diagnosis as there is no set treatment plan. Your Vet may administer an anti-nausea or an antacid medicine to your dog to provide interim relief.
The dog’s vomit’s colour determines a lot of things and also narrows down the causes of vomiting. Given below are the different types of vomits that may help you identify what is wrong with your dog -
Dog parents often get confused between vomiting and regurgitation. These two actions look quite similar but are very different fundamentally. Here’s how you can differentiate if your dog is vomiting or regurgitating:
Vomiting |
Regurgitation |
Forcefully belching the contents of the stomach and small intestine |
Ejecting food or any other ingested substance out of the food pipe |
Consists of semi-digested food and a yellow liquid known as bile |
Ejected substances tend to be undigested, they are covered in mucus |
Dog’s stomach and chest muscles contract before vomiting |
Often takes place right after eating food or drinking |
The treatment of dog vomiting are prescribed by the vets. Some of the medicines that are often given to the dog to control its vomiting are antiemetics and metoclopramide.
Here are some safe home remedies you can also resort to in order to provide relief to your dog from vomiting:
Vomiting is one of the most common health concerns in dogs. But if you notice your dog vomiting more than once a day, then it is a cause of concern. Best to book an appointment with the vet immediately if the vomiting persists.
It is advisable to give your dog electrolyte solution to help with dehydration. However, it is advisable to consult with you vet to determine what medicine and dosage to administer if needed.
Dog vomit colour depends on the type of infection or the toxin the dog has ingested. Yellow, green, foamy white, mucous, brown, red and liquid clear are some of the common dog vomit colours. (Please refer back to the ‘Colour of Dog Vomit’ section for detailed information)
You can give your dog electrolyte water to help restore hydration post vomiting. However, to manage your dog’s upset stomach, it is best to consult with your vet for your dogs immediate diet.