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My puppy vomited white foam, won't eat, panting. Should I worry?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 6 months and 25 days old | 17 lbs

My 6 month old puppy vomited white foam like stuff once this morning. Now he is just lying in bed and refusing to eat or drink anything. He is also panting a little. Should I be worried?

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Answered By Jeffrey Milner

Veterinarian

Published on July 29th, 2017

Hi, sorry to hear your puppy is sick. Vomiting once does not concern me. Since she is a puppy, she may have gotten into something she's not supposed to and has an upset stomach. I would give her a pill of pepcid or Famotidine then fast her with no food or water for 6-8 hours. Then start with some water. If she keeps that down, feed her some boiled chicken and rice instead of her own food and no treats either. Feed her this for 2-3 days to settle her stomach. if at time time she continues to vomit or is also having diarrhea, he will need to see a vet. Puppies can get dehydrated quickly and should get tested for the serious disease called parvovirus if she is having vomiting or diarrhea. Good luck, i hope Jessi feels better!

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    Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on July 28th, 2017

    Poor girl. She does seem to be a bit more out of it than a normal exhausted pet that is adjusting to her new surroundings. check her gums and make sure they are still pink and that her pulses are still strong. If those are good, then give her until morning to perk back up. You can also try offering her plain boiled chicken and rice or cottage cheese to see if she will eat a bit. If she is still not well after 24 hrs or seems to be getting worse, then I would highly recommend having your local vet take a look at her to ensure she doesn't have something serious going on. Best case scenario is that she has a mild upset stomach and will get better soon. I hope that Jessi is able to make a full and speedy recovery. Best wishes and take care.

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