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Why is my dog throwing up phlegm in the morning? What can I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 4 years and 2 months old | 38 lbs

My male dog, a crossbreed cavilier/bichon, has been sick first thing in the morning on several occasions recently. The sick is more phlegm like and has no food in it. What could the cause be and what treatment can I give. thank you

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on June 24th, 2017

IF the vomiting occurs before he eats in the morning, it could be due to build up of stomach acid in the stomach, try feeding him later at night and earlier in the morning and see if it makes any difference.

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