My dog's stomach is bloated, panting, and throwing up foam. Is it an emergency?

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My dog been panting, throwing up foam, not active as far as running and playing because she then startes to throw up foam. She stop eating yesterday but will drink water. I had some antibiotics here from her vet which I started giving her Friday night when she was displaying the worst symtoms. This did help some but whatever this is it won't clear it up. Her stomach bloated and it looks as if it's hard for her to breath when she moves. She's just laying around which is not like her. She 4yrs old. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 4 years and 3 months old | 45 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Oh no! Poor Chrissy! I recommend taking Chrissy to an emergency hospital right away. My concern is that she is bloated which is an emergency. If she is bloated and she doesn't see a Vet it is deadly. I hope that isn't what is going on but it is serious enough that you need to have her checked. The vet can tell with one X-ray is she is bloated (gastric dilitation volvulus or GDV). Other causes could be foreign body (something is stuck), pancreatitis, or a reaction to something gross she ate. I wish you and Chrissy the very best!

My dog's stomach is bloated, panting, and throwing up foam. Is it an emergency?

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