My dog vomited yellow twice, drinking more. Should I go to ER or vet?

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Hello! My dog has vomited twice and I was not sure if I should bring her to emergency or if it can wait until she sees her usual doctor. Her vomit was yellow and a small amount. She doesnt seem weak and ate the small amount of dog biscuits I gave her after, so seems to have an appetite. I have noticed her water intake and urination frequency has increased a bit lately if it may be related to the vomiting. Thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 13 years old | 10 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Nana! Given that she has only vomited twice, I would not rush her into an ER vet. I can give you a home remedy to try to see if that helps with the vomiting before she has to see a vet. Her vomiting could be caused by a GI illness, eating something rotten, pancreatitis, or a foreign body. It could also be caused by diabetes and kidney disease, both which would also cause increased drinking and urination. Withhold food for 12-24 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in her normal diet. Even if this helps with the vomiting, I would still have her seen by a vet in a day or two. I recommend having a geriatric blood panel and urinalysis done on Nana. That will tell the vet how her organs are functioning, and if she might have diabetes or kidney disease causing her symptoms. If she does, the vet can discuss treatment options with you.

My dog vomited yellow twice, drinking more. Should I go to ER or vet?

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