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My dog ate bacon and is throwing up pink. Is this a vet emergency?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 11 months and 21 days old | 11 lbs

Hello, my 11 month Maltipoo ate some bacon today about a 4 inch piece and began to throw up. She threw up the bacon and the egg she ate. She normally eats eggs and she's fine. Then she began throwing up yellow foam (bile) now it's turned pinkish.

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on September 24th, 2017

Oh no, poor Sophie! It is concerning that her vomit is turning pinkish, and that can be a sign of blood. Vomiting blood is very serious. I will give you a home remedy to try to see if that helps, but if her vomit continues to be pinkish or gets redder, you need to rush her into a vet immediately. In the future, do not feed her bacon. It's too high fat for dog and causes pancreatitis. It's never recommended to feed a dog bacon or any pork products. I hope this helps!

Home remedy:

Withhold food for 12-24 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in his normal diet. If the vomiting continues in the absence of food, he vomits the bland diet, develops diarrhea, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, he will need to see a vet right away.
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  • Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

    Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

    Published on September 24th, 2017

    I would try to feed a real small amount of boiled chicken and rice. If she vomits again then she should be seen by a veterinarian. They may recommend X-rays and possibly blood work to help determine the cause. I hope Sophie improves soon. Thanks for using Pet Coach.

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