My dog keeps vomiting foamy liquid and hard chunks, what should I do?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Black Mouth Cur | Male | unneutered | 75 lbs
I'm dogsitting and one of the dogs keeps vomiting. It is granular and there are very few chunks in it. The first few times it was solid and brown, like diarrhea except I watched him throw it up. The past 5 times its been watery and foamy, his stomach is emptying. The chunks in his vomit are the same color as his dog food, but harder. Like a stress ball. There are also some pieces that look like fat worms but when touched they look like fatty tissue.
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Published on December 20th, 2017
Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. If Odin vomited up foreign material and is continuing to vomit, I would strongly suggest getting him in to be seen by a veterinarian sooner rather than later. If there is something causing an obstruction somewhere, this can lead to further serious problems that can be life threatening if not addressed right away. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.
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Published on April 1st, 2017
Oh dear! From what you're describing, I would be very concerned that Odin may have an intestinal blockage due to eating the foam. Vomiting and not eating are very common symptoms of this problem. The safest option would be to take him to an emergency vet tonight, and this is really what I would recommend. If there is a blockage that needs surgery, this needs to be done as soon as possible because the affected intestinal tissue often begins to die the longer the blockage sits there. This means a more difficult surgery with a greater chance of complications or even death - so it's always best to get treatment right away if this problem is suspected. The ER vet can do x-rays and other testing if needed to determine if he needs emergency surgery.
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