Help! My Dog is Throwing Up Clear Liquid. What Should I Do?

You may have noticed that your dog has thrown up clear liquid. This can be confusing and concerning at the same time. It is common for dogs to vomit now and then, but constant vomiting will require veterinary attention. Determining whether a dog vomiting clear liquid is a concern depends on the other symptoms that are going on at the same time.

Saliva and water make up clear vomit. There may be foamy areas in the vomit as well. One of the main reasons why your dog may be vomiting clear liquid is that it drank too much water too quickly. However, there are more severe issues to evaluate, which include the following:

• Toxin exposure
• Indigestion
• Hypothyroidism
• Gastrointestinal obstruction
• Infectious disease
• Pancreatitis
• Parasites

Now that you understand these issues, you must determine what to do if your dog is vomiting clear liquid. Pay close attention to your dog for other symptoms like lethargy, loss of appetite, weakness, and other signs of illness. Contact your veterinarian if the vomiting continues for more than a day or if your dog vomits more than two times within 24 hours.

It is time to visit the vet if the vomiting continues. Keep note of your dog’s long-term medical history, current medications, and anything you think it might have consumed which would cause clear vomit. Your vet will perform an examination and may suggest diagnostic screenings to help determine the cause of the vomiting. Your dog will likely be treated with anti-nausea medications, antacids, or other drugs to provide relief.

There are things that you can do to help lessen the possibility of your dog throwing up clear vomit. Keel toxins out of reach, prevent your dog from licking or chewing on dangerous things and feed them a healthy diet. Contact your veterinarian if you first start seeing signs of illness. Do not wait, as your dog may get worse.