My dog vomited red jelly, but is acting normal. What should I do?

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My 3 year old Labrador retriever vomited a bit last night, containing about a tablespoon of what looks like bright red jelly. She threw up again today in greater amounts, but no red or black stuff. Drinking and eating normally, still very enthusiastic on walks. Could it be something that just didn't agree with her? What action do I need to take? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 3 years old | 60 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I would be concerned that Shadow was throwing up blood yesterday, but given that you are seeing any more of that red jelly substance, it could be something that she ate. Her vomiting could also be caused by a GI illness, intestinal parasites, or a foreign body. Because she is eating and drinking normally, and otherwise behaving normally, I can give you a home remedy to try to see if that helps. Withhold food for 12-24 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in her normal diet. If the vomiting continues in the absence of food, she vomits the bland diet, vomits the red jelly substance again, develops diarrhea, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, she will need to see a vet right away.

My dog vomited red jelly, but is acting normal. What should I do?

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