My dog keeps vomiting white foam, panting, and gagging. Help!
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
My dog has vomited three times tonight. She is panting and licking and gagging. Sometimes she gags up white foam.
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Published on September 24th, 2016
Your poor pup! She may be quite ill. Vomiting in dogs has many causes, some serious and others not so serious. The amount of [vomiting](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/vomiting-1/) along with her symptoms are concerning. This could be caused by [pancreatitis](https://www.petcoach.co/article/pancreatitis-inflammation-in-dogs), a [foreign body](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/foreign-bodies-in-the-small-intestine-in-cats-and/), or a severe GI illness. Given the number of vomiting episodes in a relatively short period of time coupled with the fact she is bringing up white foam, ideally, she should be physically examined by your veterinarian or at the nearest veterinary ER. A complete exam and diagnostics (blood work, x-rays, etc.) may diagnose the underlying cause. Afterwards, the appropriate treatment can be administered. Supportive care (IV or subcutaneous fluids, anti-emetics, etc.) can be administered until a diagnosis is reached.
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Published on June 6th, 2017
You did not indicate how long Chica has been vomiting. Ongoing vomiting, if combined with inappetence, can be a sign of possible foreign body. If there is any chance that Chica may have ingested a toy or a bone that could have blocked her intestines, you should take her to the vet immediately. If however, she is otherwise acting normally with normal appetite and defecation and if the vomiting is occasional (no more than once per day) you can try to feed her a bland diet to see if the vomiting will resolve.
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Published on December 10th, 2018
I am sorry to hear about Sacha! It definitely sounds like she needs to go to the vet as soon as possible. There are many things that can cause these symptoms including pancreatitis, ingestion of a foreign object, and more. The vet will examine her and may recommend testing such as x-ray or bloodwork, and will start treatment such as IV fluids and injections of anti-vomiting medicine based on their findings.
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Published on February 21st, 2018
These signs could be caused by a gastrointestinal inflammation/infection but commonly to dietary indiscretion as well. As a first approach I would suggest to withhold food for the next 8-12 hours and then start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken and rice in small portion every 6 hours for the following 48hours. Then gradually reintroduce the normal diet over 5 days. I would definitively recommend a veterinary check up if the signs persist or you notice diarrhoea, more vomiting, lethargy or inappetence. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
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Published on September 22nd, 2017
This can be the result of the rawhide either irritating the stomach or due to bacteria in the rawhide. As long as Chiquita is acting normal other than the vomiting you can wait twelve to twenty four hours to see if she will improve. If she is starting with pancreatitis or something serious like that she will be very sick, continue to vomit and be painful and lethargic. If you see those symptoms then I would take her in right away. With a small dog I'm very concerned when they vomit a lot as they can quickly become dehydrated. Your veterinarian will do an exam, probably run blood work and do an X-ray to see if the rawhide is stuck in the stomach, then they can give fluids and medication for the vomiting. Hopefully she will stop vomiting soon but if she needs to go in with prompt treatment she should be fine. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Chiquita.
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