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My dog is vomiting yellow liquid and froth for 2 days. What's wrong?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 3 years old

Hello doctor...my 3 yr old labrador is vomiting since last 2 days. He is vomiting yellowish liquid with some whitish froth(sticky and cough like)what to do pls help....

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Lauren Jones VMD

Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

Veterinarian

Published on March 29th, 2017

Poor Jasper! Vomiting can have a wide array of causes, but in a younger dog, a foreign body obstruction/blockage, stomach upset form eating inappropriate food, viruses, or parasites are among the more common culprits. Since Jasper has been vomiting a good bit for the past 2 days, he should be examined by his vet today. If there is even a possible suspicion that he may have eating something that he shouldn't have, he will need abdominal x-rays to determine if a foreign body intestinal obstruction is suspected. Jasper may also need to have blood testing (CBC, chemistry, cPL) or fecal testing. Do not feed Jasper until he has seen his vet today for an exam.
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