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My dog wheezed and threw up white foam, then stopped. Vet needed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male

Keigen has been kinda wheezing and throwing up a white foamy substance it seems to have stopped. But I am just checking to make sure I don’t need to take him to the vet.

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on February 7th, 2018

This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or eventually to a chronic tracheitis (inflammatory, allergic, infective possibly kennel cough). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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    Answered By Dr. Kristin DVM

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    Thanks for your question. I'm wondering if Keigan picked up kennel cough. They don't need to be in a kennel to pick up this respiratory infection, as it is highly contagious. Dogs with kennel cough have a cough that can lead to them gagging and producing some white mucous or foam. Sometimes they cough a little, and sometimes the cough becomes severe. In more severe cases, antibiotic treatment may be necessary. If his symptoms seem to have stopped, then a veterinary visit isn't needed. If the symptoms return, but it does not sound like coughing, or if any other symptoms develop, then yes, have your veterinarian take a look at Keigan. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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