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Fritz n Sophie · 05-24-2013, 01:47 PM

My 3 and a half year old, Fritz, just vomited bright yellow bile. We, the pups and me, were taking a short nap and I woke to The sound of Fritz throwing up. He imediately wanted me to love on him for two seconds then he was ready to go into the family room to play. He has his normal energy level and he doesn't feel too warm. What is this nasty stuff? Do I need to be worried.

brezofleur · 05-24-2013, 01:48 PM

Typically yellow bile means an empty stomach. When was the last time he ate?

Fritz n Sophie · 05-24-2013, 01:52 PM

He just picks at his food when I am at work. DH said he hasn't eaten much and there was only 1 piece of food in the vomit. Do you think I should cook him some chicken and rice so he eats good?

Mistymillar · 05-24-2013, 02:27 PM

I have read lots of posts here for dogs who vomit bile when the haven't eaten in a while, like first thing in the morning. I would agree to make him a little chicken just to make sure he has something in his stomach.

Fritz n Sophie · 05-24-2013, 02:47 PM

Thanks you two. I just hate it when my babies get sick.

BabyGirl Rosie · 05-24-2013, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Fritz n Sophie

Thanks you two. I just hate it when my babies get sick.

We all do.

. Yellow bile usually means empty tummy. Sounds like you have a plan already and I'm sure he will be fine.

dottiesyrky · 05-24-2013, 05:43 PM

Yes this seems to be fairly common in dogs who tend to have an acidy stomach and haven't eaten for some time. I had this problem and found that giving meals at more frequent intervals and a snack before bed helps. If he does not eat when you are gone is it possible he does not like that food, and that some other kibble or even canned could be fed if he is alone? If he continues to throw up foam he should see a vet for a check and possibly be given an antacid such as Pepsid.
I found that my dog would also behave normally afterwards and usually eat like nothing happened!

Cherie6446 · 05-24-2013, 05:57 PM

Agree with the other posts. Zoey vomits bile in the morning if I don't get up early and feed her ASAP. Also, she gets veggies at night before bedtime to hold her through the night. I hate it when she barfs - make her beard STINK!!

I Wuv yorkies · 05-24-2013, 05:59 PM

Oh poor Fritz, hope he gets better soon. Let us know.

ladyjane · 05-24-2013, 08:31 PM

I have a pup who was having issues with vomiting bile in the mornings when he first woke up. I started giving him a very light snack of his kibble at bedtime and it has stopped it. The chicken and rice is an ok fix, but for long term I would not do it because you are going to end up with a finicky eater. Maybe smaller and more frequent meals will help him.

Amazing Yorkies · 05-24-2013, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

I have a pup who was having issues with vomiting bile in the mornings when he first woke up. I started giving him a very light snack of his kibble at bedtime and it has stopped it. The chicken and rice is an ok fix, but for long term I would not do it because you are going to end up with a finicky eater. Maybe smaller and more frequent meals will help him.

Yep, needs to eat!

Fritz n Sophie · 05-25-2013, 06:08 PM

He seems to be fine. No more incidents. I have been watching him like a hawk making sure he's eating. Thanks for all of your reassurances.

05-24-2013, 01:47 PM	#1
Fritz n Sophie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kennesaw, GA, USA Posts: 582 Blog Entries: 1	Vomiting yellow bile My 3 and a half year old, Fritz, just vomited bright yellow bile. We, the pups and me, were taking a short nap and I woke to The sound of Fritz throwing up. He imediately wanted me to love on him for two seconds then he was ready to go into the family room to play. He has his normal energy level and he doesn't feel too warm. What is this nasty stuff? Do I need to be worried. __________________ Libby, Mom to Fritzand Sophie

05-24-2013, 01:48 PM	#2
brezofleur Donating YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 6,982	Typically yellow bile means an empty stomach. When was the last time he ate? __________________ Heather Zeus \| Thalia

05-24-2013, 01:52 PM	#3
Fritz n Sophie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kennesaw, GA, USA Posts: 582 Blog Entries: 1	He just picks at his food when I am at work. DH said he hasn't eaten much and there was only 1 piece of food in the vomit. Do you think I should cook him some chicken and rice so he eats good? __________________ Libby, Mom to Fritzand Sophie

05-24-2013, 02:27 PM	#4
Mistymillar Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Belfast Northern Ireland Posts: 1,129 Blog Entries: 1	I have read lots of posts here for dogs who vomit bile when the haven't eaten in a while, like first thing in the morning. I would agree to make him a little chicken just to make sure he has something in his stomach. __________________ Tracey and Wee Alfie "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.”

05-24-2013, 02:47 PM	#5
Fritz n Sophie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kennesaw, GA, USA Posts: 582 Blog Entries: 1	Thanks you two. I just hate it when my babies get sick. __________________ Libby, Mom to Fritzand Sophie

05-24-2013, 05:43 PM	#7
dottiesyrky Donating YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SW USA Posts: 2,505	Yellow foam Yes this seems to be fairly common in dogs who tend to have an acidy stomach and haven't eaten for some time. I had this problem and found that giving meals at more frequent intervals and a snack before bed helps. If he does not eat when you are gone is it possible he does not like that food, and that some other kibble or even canned could be fed if he is alone? If he continues to throw up foam he should see a vet for a check and possibly be given an antacid such as Pepsid. I found that my dog would also behave normally afterwards and usually eat like nothing happened!

05-24-2013, 05:57 PM	#8
Cherie6446 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SoCA Posts: 1,895	Agree with the other posts. Zoey vomits bile in the morning if I don't get up early and feed her ASAP. Also, she gets veggies at night before bedtime to hold her through the night. I hate it when she barfs - make her beard STINK!! __________________ RIP my darling little Gina

05-24-2013, 05:59 PM	#9
I Wuv yorkies YT Young Pup Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: With my Dogs Posts: 1,125 Blog Entries: 6	Oh poor Fritz, hope he gets better soon. Let us know. __________________ What's that furry thing by my feet, it's the love of my life. ~Hurley and KC R.I.P Kudos and Cindy~

05-24-2013, 08:31 PM	#10
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,469	I have a pup who was having issues with vomiting bile in the mornings when he first woke up. I started giving him a very light snack of his kibble at bedtime and it has stopped it. The chicken and rice is an ok fix, but for long term I would not do it because you are going to end up with a finicky eater. Maybe smaller and more frequent meals will help him. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

05-25-2013, 06:08 PM	#12
Fritz n Sophie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kennesaw, GA, USA Posts: 582 Blog Entries: 1	He seems to be fine. No more incidents. I have been watching him like a hawk making sure he's eating. Thanks for all of your reassurances. __________________ Libby, Mom to Fritzand Sophie