Why is my dog throwing up white foam, shaking, and acting lethargic?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 11 months and 4 days old | 8 lbs
My dog is throwing up white foam and is shaking like he is cold amd with no energy what can i do to help him
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Published on January 10th, 2019
It is recommended to take LIttle Bear to the veterinarian to be evaluated. There are many different causes of vomiting. He may have a gastrointestinal upset, Pancreatitis, Foreign Body, etc. Your veterinarian will be able to do a complete physical examination and determine if any and what diagnostics are needed. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
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Published on June 18th, 2017
If he is vomiting and is weak then he should be examined by a vet to determine the cause. He could have an infection, parasite, obstruction, pancreatitis, endocrine disease, etc. It sounds like he could be dehydrated and your vet can give him fluids to re-hydrate him. He may also need an anti-vomiting injection, antibiotic, antacid, and gastrointestinal protectant to help.
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Published on May 18th, 2018
This is bilious vomiting. It it frequently due to a "sour stomach" when a dog does not eat for extended periods of time. Try offering Cooper a small meal just before bedtime. If this does not help or if he has other symptoms (lethargy, decreased appetite, diarrhea, etc.), then have him examined by your veterinarian to diagnose illness or infection.
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Published on May 26th, 2020
Any continued abnormal symptoms (longer than 24 hours) warrants a vet exam. I cannot tell you what is wrong with him just by your description as those symptoms are very vague. Vomiting and not wanting to eat can be from almost anything. Common things in puppies that can cause this are: * intestinal parasites (worms) * intestinal obstruction * parvovirus * pancreatitis I suggest you get him examined by your vet as soon as you can.
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Published on February 3rd, 2017
Poor puppy. He may have an acid reflux problem. Get him examined by your vet just to ensure he is healthy otherwise, and then discuss with your vet about trying him on a short course of antacids to see if there is any improvement. You can also feed him smaller and more frequent meals, especially right before bedtime. You see most of these pets will vomit up foam because the stomach is empty and overloaded with acid, which then causes vomiting of clear liquid. I hope your puppy Oscar feels better soon!
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