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My dog wheezed and threw up white foam, then stopped. Vet needed?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male

Keigen has been kinda wheezing and throwing up a white foamy substance it seems to have stopped. But I am just checking to make sure I don’t need to take him to the vet.

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Most Helpful Answer

Published on February 7th, 2018

This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or eventually to a chronic tracheitis (inflammatory, allergic, infective possibly kennel cough). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed.
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  • Answered By Dr. Kristin DVM

    Veterinarian

    Thanks for your question. I'm wondering if Keigan picked up kennel cough. They don't need to be in a kennel to pick up this respiratory infection, as it is highly contagious. Dogs with kennel cough have a cough that can lead to them gagging and producing some white mucous or foam. Sometimes they cough a little, and sometimes the cough becomes severe. In more severe cases, antibiotic treatment may be necessary. If his symptoms seem to have stopped, then a veterinary visit isn't needed. If the symptoms return, but it does not sound like coughing, or if any other symptoms develop, then yes, have your veterinarian take a look at Keigan. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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