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My dog is throwing up green foam. What's the cause and is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | neutered | 2 years and 1 month old | 15 lbs

My dog threw green foam, what causes a dog to throw up a green foam

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 25th, 2019

Green foam is very concerning. The only thing I can think of that is green would be rat poison ingestion. Are you sure it's green and not a yellowish color? Can you post a photo? Vomiting is never normal and I would recommend you take Sky to a vet for an exam. Especially if it is green.....

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