My 6-month-old puppy is foaming, mouth smells bad. What to do?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Labradoodle | Male | 6 months and 8 days old | 30 lbs
6 months old he have started foaming at his mouth and its smells bad then what I have to do
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Published on April 5th, 2017
I am worried Rocky may have bad infection in his mouth or that he is trying to vomit. If you have access to a veterinarian, I strongly recommend you take him in for an examination. He likely needs to have blood work and xrays done. He may have eaten something that has upset his stomach, or caused a blockage inside his intestines. I don't think there is anything you can do for him at home--he needs to see a vet.
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Published on June 18th, 2017
Poor Rocky! I understand that this is a difficult situation to be in. With Rocky's age, if he is not fully vaccinated, the first possibility that comes to mind is that he may have parvo. This is a life-threatening illness that is very common in unvaccinated puppies, and often causes the symptoms you describe. It's also possible that Rocky may have an intestinal obstruction due to something he swallowed, or may have ingested something toxic. Regardless, I'm afraid this sounds like a very serious problem - there is really nothing at all you can do at home to treat it, since anything you try to give him by mouth will just come back up. He needs IV fluids and injectable medication to control his vomiting as soon as possible, or I would be very concerned that he may not survive. I understand that costs are a concern for you, but I'm afraid there are really no options other than taking him to a vet as soon as possible. You can see if there is a low-cost SPCA clinic in your area that may be able to help, or call around to some local veterinary practices to see if they accept payments. You could also apply online for Care Credit, which is a payment plan accepted by most clinics: www.carecredit.com
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