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Why is my dog vomiting foamy yellow stuff? (Hunger Pukes)

1/8/2013

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One of the most common questions I receive is regarding seemingly healthy dogs vomiting at some point during the day. The description is almost always the same!

"My dog is vomiting this foamy white or yellow stuff! What is wrong with my dog?"

Since a dog's stomach is highly acidic, an empty stomach can cause nausea in many dogs. These "hunger pukes" are most common in raw fed dogs, since raw food is digested in approximately 4 hours as opposed to kibble fed dogs. Kibble takes approximately 8 hours to digest, which is why raw fed dogs tend to vomit in the morning before they get to eat breakfast.

The solution is easy! You can increase the amount of food your dog eats in a meal or offer a snack mid-day. You can also split the meals into three times a day instead of two, or feed your dog's last meal right before bed.

Adding extra fibre to the meal can help keep dogs full longer; Pumpkin, sweet potato or green beans help bulk up food! A handful of dehydrated raw treats or a kong full of frozen pumpkin and yoghurt mixture can also curb hunger and prevent that foamy bile from ending up on your floor.

This type of vomiting is not dangerous, but the important part to remember is that your dog is hungry and either needs more food per meal or needs a snack to hold them over until dinner. Providing more food should stop the vomiting immediately.

If the vomiting is accompanied with other symptoms such as fatigue and diarrhea, you'll need to see a veterinarian since there could be a more serious problem at hand.

4 Comments
Jackie M. Marsh
4/26/2017 10:00:52 am

Thank You for the info' I've had an issue with my Pekignese who was diagnosed with Intinitis last yr July Vet sd a very sensitive stomach he's not easy to feed due to being a lil dog) who thinks he's a tuff guy! I've always had big pups Eng Bully who love to eat so this Pek. 5yrs in Nov keeps me stressed worried with regards to eating he likes variety I believe more than being feniky whatever it is I try to keep fat at a minimum I use the best organic foods poss. Plus cook boiled chicken & rice..It seems I'm always having to come up with what he'll eat kibble is (Prom) the wet I use is Coculiscious & they recently had a recall' now I'm afraid of it... I'm slowly trying to introduce STELLA CHEWY dehydrated raw...which my other lil pup loves & is just 6 months has been on ever since I rescued her.. I'm at a loss with my Pek he's on a perscription by the name of Citrine twice a day I'm told slows the stomach down as long as he takes that twice a day he seems to be tolerant of food & hasn't been sick until this morn when I completely forget to give his morn dose... he just threw up yellow bile I feel horrible he's laying down & its the same sick looking pup from when he was first diagnosed clearly not feeling well at all! At this pt I won't be able to get a pill in him he won't be able to eat or even drink his water I've seen this too many times that pill for the last 2 weeks has kept him from getting sick until now like a miracle! I was extremely worried for him... would you have any suggestions as to what food would be the best to keep him on...
Thank You for any Suggestions
Marchelle
marchmarsh07@gmail.com

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Aaron
10/27/2019 07:25:28 pm

I've had the same problem once, my dog keeps vomiting yellow liquid stuff. So I asked my friend for advice. He said to give it water and small portion light meals. After observing for a couple of days the vomiting was gone. Luckily, it wasn't a serious condition but if your dog vomits with blood in it then get your dog checked immediately. Thanks for sharing this informative post. Here's another post about dog vomits I'd like to share with your audience .<a href="https://ultimatepetnutrition.com/dog-vomit/">https://ultimatepetnutrition.com/dog-vomit/</a>

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Curtis Butler link
2/25/2021 12:05:40 pm

It makes sense that you may need to seek professional assistance for your dog if they are experiencing exhaustion along with their vomiting. My Chihuahua has been hiding in the laundry room ever since he started throwing up last night, and he refuses to leave his bed to drink water during the day. Maybe I should find a professional that can help make sure that my dog's condition isn't serious.

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9/7/2022 07:20:42 pm

Yellow foam is sometimes vomited up by dogs. The digestive fluid known as bile, which is generated by the liver, stored in the gallbladder, and then expelled into the small intestine directly below the stomach, is the source of this yellow froth. This yellow froth often indicates that the animal's stomach is empty and that the bile is irritating it. Try breaking up mealtime into numerous smaller portions and feeding your dog a low-fat, high-fiber diet to help prevent canine bilious vomiting syndrome. Consult your veterinarian for help if your dog is on medication and you think this could be the problem.

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