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Why is my dog vomiting white foam, shaking, lethargic, and diarrhea?
Updated on September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 15 lbs
My dog is vomiting white foam. He is also very sleepy and slow. He was shaking and he also had dierria.
4 Answers
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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on January 16th, 2020
These signs could be compatible with an inflammation infection of the gastrointestinal system and surrounding organs (like pancreas and liver). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics and possibly further investigations (like abdominal imaging as ultrasound or radiographs) may be needed.
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Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA
Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist
Published on October 8th, 2017
I would recommend that Gleason get checked out by a vet. Common causes of vomiting in dogs include dietary intolerance, dietary indiscretion, food allergy, intestinal parasites, GI blockage, gastroenteritis, bacterial or viral infection, IBD, pancreatitis, among others. After examination, the vet may recommend bloodwork or x-rays to determine the cause of the vomiting. At the very least, he could receive an anti-nausea shot to give him comfort and you could watch him to see if the vomiting comes back. If it does, then he definitely needs to be re-evaluated to determine the cause.
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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS
Veterinarian
Published on February 21st, 2019
There can be very serious causes behind the vomiting in a senior dog such as kidney disease, liver disease, a GI illness, a foreign body, or even cancer. I would take Rocky into a vet today to get checked out. Best of luck.
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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on January 4th, 2019
Hi, and thanks for your question.
These signs could be compatible with an inflammation infection of the gastrointestinal system and surrounding organs (like pancreas and liver). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics and possibly further investigations (like abdominal imaging as ultrasound or radiographs) may be needed.
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