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My dog threw up his food and white foam. Should I call the vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 15 years and 11 months old

My dog threw up his food and white foam stuff

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Answered By Jacqueline Nobles, DVM, DACVECC

Veterinarian, Board-Certified Emergency/Critical Care Specialist

Published on May 29th, 2017

If this was an isolated incident, I would just monitor Simba unless you are concerned he ingested a foreign object. If he refuses to eat his next meal or continues to vomit, you need to follow up with your veterinarian for an exam and discuss bloodwork and x-rays.

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