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My puppy has pale gums and is vomiting white foam. Is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 11 lbs

I have a red nosed pitbull pup. Today is the 2nd day she has laid around a noticed gums are pale ever so often she vomited pure white foam. Can you help? I'm on fixed income and don't know what to do.

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 6th, 2017

I am so sorry to hear that your pet is so ill. Pale gums is a life threatening condition and can indicate anaphylactic shock, severe anemia due to blood loss or immune mediated hemolytic anemia, or underlying heart disease. She needs to be seen by a vet right away or she is likely to not make it unfortunately. I would suggest looking into financial assistance options for her such as : Carecredit.com http://m.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_veterinary_care.html I surely hope you can get her seen and are able to help her pull through. I send my very best to you and Little girl. Take care.

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