The causes of vomiting in dogs can be very diverse and mean different things about your dog’s health. Diet changes can be a factor, but it can also come from disagreement with a medicine, an infection or more serious causes like kidney failure. If your dog vomits from an isolated situation, do not worry. They may have eaten quickly or eaten grass. However, if this issue becomes chronic, set up an appointment with your vet immediately.

Checking out your dog’s vomit, while not the most pleasant experience, can be helpful in determining the cause of it. For example, foamy yellow-tinged vomit indicates that your dog’s stomach is empty. Bloody vomit means that it is related to the gastrointestinal tract.

While vomiting might be one symptom of a sick pet, look for other signs that something is wrong. A change in appetite, weight loss, diarrhea or lethargy provide other indications that your pet needs more medical attention. Your vet will look at factors like age, breed and medical history to diagnose your dog and may recommend antibiotics or a change in diet or fluid therapy to treat the condition.

Be sure to keep an eye on your dog and make notes about the various symptoms that accompany the vomiting. These will help indicate whether the situation is acute or more serious. It is never a bad thing to be too cautious.