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What are the reasons for a dog vomiting yellow liquid?
Vomiting yellow liquid in dogs is mainly caused by long-term hunger, ingestion of foreign objects, parasite infections, gastroenteritis, and infectious diseases. If a dog vomits frequently and shows symptoms such as depression, loss of appetite, etc., the owner should take the dog to a pet hospital as soon as possible to prevent dehydration and shock from endangering its life. If the dog vomits only once or twice and its spirit and appetite are not affected, you can first stop feeding it for 12 hours to observe. If it still vomits, it is necessary to seek medical attention.
- Long-term hunger:
When a dog is in a state of long-term hunger, excessive stomach acid secretion can cause it to vomit yellow liquid. However, this will not affect the dog's spirit and it will not have diarrhea. Therefore, owners should always feed their dogs on time and in a quantitative manner. For adult dogs, it is recommended to feed twice a day.
- Ingestion of foreign objects:
When a dog accidentally eats bones, stones, plastic bags, hair等 foreign objects, the stimulation of these objects in the gastrointestinal tract can cause vomiting of yellow liquid. It is recommended to take the dog to a pet hospital for X-ray examination to determine the location of the foreign object and then remove it.
- Parasite infection:
If owners do not give their dogs regular deworming treatments, it is easy for the dogs to become infected with internal parasites such as roundworms and coccidia. When a large number of parasites wander, they can cause dogs to vomit yellow liquid. At this time, it is necessary to consult a pet doctor and use safe and effective internal deworming drugs for treatment.
- Gastroenteritis:
If the dog's vomit has a strong smell, and it shows symptoms such as depression, decreased appetite, diarrhea, and bloody stools, it may be suffering from gastroenteritis. For example, if a dog's diet is irregular or it eats foods that are too cold or spicy, it can easily contract gastroenteritis. In this case, it is necessary to take the dog to a pet hospital as soon as possible for injection treatment, and then take probiotics long-term for gastrointestinal regulation.
- Infection with contagious diseases:
When a dog is infected with contagious diseases such as canine parvovirus or distemper, it will also have symptoms of vomiting yellow liquid, along with diarrhea, bloody stools, and increased body temperature. If this is the case, the owner should take the dog to a pet hospital for IV treatment as soon as possible.