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My dog keeps vomiting?

I have a chihuahua breed dog, and he weighs around 7.4 pounds.

He started to puke up water along with a foamy yellow substance in the morning, and proceeded to do so hours after.

Now it's just white looking foam with a clear liquid surrounding it.

I offered him some water and he drank it gladly.

10 Minutes later, he pukes it all out.

I feed him dry dog food and there has never been a problem with it before.

What could be the cause of this? can there be a home remedy to help out my 5 year old chihuahua?

Update:

He also keeps shaking and I wrapped him in his Siberian white goose customized blanket to provide him with plenty of warmth. But I don't suppose he has eaten any foreign matter.. in total, he has puked over 5 times today. I'll try and feed him some honey on bread, if that doesn't do the trick then the vet it is.

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  • Anonymous
    9 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    Vomiting is relatively common occurrence in dogs, and acts as natures first defense in expelling unwanted food or foreign objects that may have been ingested.Vomiting is not always a simple problem, and dog owners should be aware of the common causes of vomiting.Vomiting is a result of irritation of the stomach, and can be split up into two main categories, acute and chronic. Acute vomiting can be caused by something as simple as eating grass, or something as serious as a twist in the intestines. Diet changes, a dog getting into the trash, and getting car sick are among the most common causes of vomiting in dogs. In most of these cases when a dog has vomited only once or twice, and continues to act and feel normally, vomiting is not a major concern. In cases of dietary indiscretion, withholding food (but encouraging water drinking) for 24 hours can help the digestive system to recover from the upset. After this time, a small amount of a bland diet (i.e. white rice and chicken) can be offered, and if the pet has a good appetite and is able to eat without further episodes of vomiting, the dog can be slowly switched back to his regular diet. Regurgitation is a problem commonly seen in small dogs, puppies, and dogs on dry food diets that tend to “inhale” their food as quickly as possible. When eaten, dry food absorbs moisture from the dogs stomach and expands in size, and can cause regurgitation of the undigested food. Soaking dry food before feeding it, as well as feeding smaller meals throughout the day can help to alleviate this problem. In puppies, vomiting is often a sign of the presence of common internal parasites. Roundworms are passed to puppies from their mothers, and the parasites grow quickly, with puppies showing symptoms of infestation at only a few weeks of age. A pot-bellied appearance, poor growth and a rough, dull hair coat are signs of a worm infestation. Roundworms can grow to seven inches long, and can appear in the stool looking like spaghetti. In severe cases puppies may begin to vomit large quantities of these worms, and if allowed to continue unchecked the worms can cause pneumonia, intestinal problems and death. Other parasites, such as Giardia and coccidia may cause vomiting as a side effect of their presence in a puppy. Fecal testing and deworming is recommended for all puppies to ensure they are free of parasites. Another, more deadly cause of vomiting in puppies can be from Canine Parvovirus. Puppies that are unvaccinated, or have not yet completed their vaccination series are most susceptible to this disease that attacks and kills the cells in the intestinal lining. Dogs with parvo develop a high fever, lethargy, loss of appetite and vomiting. Profuse, liquid diarrhea occurs as the damage to the intestinal tract progresses, and may be foul smelling, or have blood in the stool. Fluid loss from the diarrhea and vomiting quickly leads to severe dehydration, shock and death, and is often fatal, even in dogs diagnosed and aggressively treated for the disease. Vaccination is the best prevention for development of Parvo. While not all cases of sudden vomiting are a sign of serious problem, sudden, repeated episodes of vomiting should always be treated as a medical emergency. While many dogs will eat things they shouldn’t, and most emerge unscathed, a dog that has ingested a large amount of anything should be monitored for abdominal pain and vomiting, as an intestinal obstruction may occur. Regardless of the item swallowed, once it has entered the dogs intestinal tract, foreign objects may quickly prove too large to pass through the rest of the increasingly smaller digestive system, and can at some point become stuck. This intestinal blockage quickly becomes an emergency situation. A partial blockage in the intestines may produce vomiting, diarrhea and cramping of the abdominal muscles. A complete blockage will cause severe abdominal pain, abdominal bloating, and repeated, frantic, projectile vomiting. Depending on the location of the blockage, fecal-like matter may be vomited, while in other situations the vomit may be only bile. If a dog has an obstruction and it is not treated, the intestine surrounding the blockage can begin to die off, causing the gut to leak or rupture, leading to a severe systemic infection. Emergency surgery is indicated in these dogs to remove the foreign object and repair the intestines as quickly as possible. Gastric dialation-volvulus, commonly known as bloat, is a life-threatening condition affecting large breed dogs. Dogs fed a large meal once daily, especially those that eat their meals rapidly, are at greatest risk. As their stomach fills, gastric distention occurs. Increased activity shortly after a meal can cause the stomach to twist, closing off the esophagus, and leaving them unable to expel gas or excess food in the stomach by vomiting or belching.

  • 9 years ago

    I would definitely recommend taking your dog to the vet. Once in a blue moon, dogs will get an upset stomach and vomit. However, if it's several times during the course of one day, that's raising a red flag.

  • 4 years ago

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  • 9 years ago

    There can be a lot of reasons dogs vomit. He could be sick, or he could have eaten something like a toy or piece of clothing. Since he wasn't able to keep the water down, it would probably be best to call your vet.

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    5 years ago

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  • zakiit
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    The yellow substance is bile. Either his bile duct is blocked and he has gallstones, or he has liver failure. Either way, you have to get him to a vet at the earliest opportunity. Stop being a cheapskate. he will die without treatment.

  • Nelson
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    Try a little honey on bread. If vomiting persists, he needs to go to vet. Could be diabetes or brain tumor.

  • 9 years ago

    Could be anything, maybe blockage or he was eating something that he should not. Take him to the vet, they can give you answer

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    I honestly dont have the patience to keep my tresses long

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    VETERINARIAN

    If he has some customized blanket...Then you have $$$ to go to the vet.

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