Why Is My Puppy Throwing up Foam

Why Do Dogs Vomit White Foam? There are a few potential reasons why your dog is vomiting white foam. In many cases, your dog has simply tasted or eaten something that led to stomach upset. Your dog might have been nibbling on grass, licking something with a bad taste, or chewing on something irritating.

Why does a puppy throw up white foam?

White foamy vomit is usually due to saliva and digestive secretions mixing with air in your dog’s tummy, resulting in vomit with a soap suds like appearance. Typically there is some sort of irritation or trigger causing the white foamy vomit.

When should I be concerned about my puppy throwing up?

If your dog vomits more than once, or has recurring bouts of vomiting, you need to call your vet immediately. Vomiting is a symptom of many serious diseases, illnesses, and complications, and as owners we owe it to our dogs to take it seriously. Ignoring your dog’s vomiting could have serious, even fatal consequences.