If your dog is sick as a one-off randomly and shows no other symptoms of being unwell then theres usually no reason to worry.

When to worry about dog puking. Also the dog may be at risk of. Contact a veterinarian immediately if the following is seen in a vomiting dog. The physical exam of a vomiting dog is often totally normal especially if Fido feels icky because he licked something yucky in the back yard but is otherwise fine.

Severe vomiting that comes on suddenly. Vomiting frothy yellow ororange-tinged fluid on an empty stomach small breed dogs are at particular risk for a condition known as bilious vomiting syndrome Mostcases can be managed by offering two or three small mealsthroughout the day rather than one big one. Blood in the vomit.

Also if you notice any other symptoms such as a change in your pets appetite an inability to keep food down weakness lethargy changes in behavior or grooming or blood in the vomit its time to take the vomiting seriously and call your veterinarian. When a dog becomes dehydrated essential body functions start to break down. Retching or trying to vomit but not bringing anything up Blood or black dots look like coffee granules in their vomit Showing signs of dehydration for example sticky gums or sunken eyes.

Dehydration may also occur when your dog is vomiting. Vomit stains should be treated immediately as the acid contained in the vomit in combination with artificial coloring on dogs food tends to cause discoloration on carpets and cushions. In case hisher breathing is rapid.

If the vomiting has been going on for less than 12 hours and your dog is perky and keeping down food and water then it may be okay to wait and monitor the situation. With a vomiting dog when to call the vet is many peoples primary concern. Pain abdominal or otherwise Seizures.

Your regular veterinarian will determine if a visit is necessary based on your dog. If the vomiting continues it could indicate a more serious problem. One of the clearest signs that dogs can give us that something is wrong is vomiting when they feel sickits up to us to fiqure out if the cause is eating the wrong table scrap a more serious underlying health condition or an emergency.