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My dog is throwing up white foam after taking Rimadyl. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Wirehaired Pointer | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 4 months old | 60 lbs

Our German wire hair has been throwing up mostly clear phlegm and white frothy stuff for two days. He was taking Simplicef and Rimadyl for a week for a cut on his leg

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 17th, 2016

This could be an adverse reaction to Rimadyl, it can upset the stomach and even cause stomach ulcer sometimes. I strongly recommend taking Trapper back to the vet to get medications that will counter the effect of rimadyl and stop the vomiting.

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