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Why are my 1-week-old piglets vomiting yellow foam? What can I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female | 9 months and 19 days old | 20 lbs

my 1 1/2 week old piglets are vomiting yellow foam from their mouth. what is the cause and what can I do? should I give them any vaccine or medicines?

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Answered By Oneal Bogan, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 8th, 2017

Hi Your piglets need to be seen by a vet. Vomiting can be caused by parasites, viruses or bacterial infection in piglets. Vomiting can cause lots of dehydration, so try and see if they'll eat. Your vet can find them medication to help.

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