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Why is my puppy retching white foam? Could it be canine distemper?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Labrador | Male | 1 month and 11 days old | 3.309 lbs

My dog is 40 days old. He suffered from vomits and diarrhoea but got cured but now again after 2 days he tries to open his mouth too wide. Tries to vomit, nothing comes out but sometimes a white color foam type material may be bcz of cold. I don’t know... I asked vet they said it can be CD case (brain). Please help.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on May 21st, 2018

It sounds as Euro is suffering from a gastrointestinal condition, possibly an infection. it could also be due to ingestion of a foreign body material. i would recommend taking him to the vet the first chance you get, he will need to be checked first, if the vet thinks it's a simple gastrointestinal infection he will need an anti vomiting injection, antibiotics and a special food for a few days in order to get better.

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