Dog vomit triage

Dog vomiting yellow foam: what to check

Yellow foam can be bile, but the pattern matters more than the colour alone. A single episode in an otherwise bright dog is different from repeated vomiting, low energy, or trouble keeping water down.

What to check now

  • Count how many times your dog vomited and whether anything changed after food or water.
  • Check whether your dog can keep small amounts of water down.
  • Look for blood, coffee-ground material, foreign material, bloating, or unproductive retching.

Dog vomit red flags

  • Emergency vet now if your dog is trying to vomit without bringing anything up.
  • Emergency vet now for bloating, collapse, severe weakness, or breathing trouble.
  • Contact a vet urgently if vomiting repeats or your dog cannot keep water down.

What PawVerity gives you

The 48-hour case records the initial vomit concern, uploaded image, one follow-up, and a final trend summary.

PawVerity is not a diagnosis and does not replace a physical veterinary examination. It is a structured triage and evidence tool for Australian pet owners.