In order to effectively treat any ailment, it is vital to first seek out the source of the issue. Clues such as color, frequency, and consistency are the key unlocking the cause of vomiting in dogs. So when your dog is vomiting yellow, you have your first clue: the color.
Yellow = Dog Vomiting Bile
Simply put, when a yellow color is present in your dog's vomit it means they are expellingbile. Bile is a natural digestive fluid that is produced in the liver. Throughout the process of digestion, bile works its way through the gallbladder and into the small intestines. All the while, bile helps break down food and send nutrients to be effectively utilized throughout the body.
Yellow bile may present itself in vomit as a foamy liquid or a thicker, yellow mucus.
When bile makes its yellowy debut in your dog's vomit, there are a few reasons that could be the culprit.
1. Empty Stomach
When your dog hasn't eaten in a while, bile can begin to irritate your dog's stomach lining. This irritation can sometimes induce vomiting and is referred to asbilious vomiting syndrome. If an empty stomach is to blame, your dogs' yellow mess will be an
Food Allergies
Furthermore, vomiting in dogs can often be caused by the introduction of a food allergen. Common dog food allergens include:
Dairy
Beef
Wheat
Egg
Corn
Lamb
Rabbit
Pork
Fish
Soy
Pay special attention to your dog's digestive habits when and if you decide to switch their food. Often times, an abrupt shift in your dog's diet can cause vomiting and an upset stomach.
Interestingly enough, dogs can suddenly develop allergies to a food they have eaten regularly for years. However, dogs typically develop allergies within one to five years of age. Additionally, changes in their environment, such as moving, can trigger canine allergies.
How to Treat Dog Vomiting
First of all, if your dog is suffering from two or more of the aforementioned symptoms, please visit your vet immediately for further treatment advice.
On the other hand, if theoccasionalyellow vomit is your sole issue, there are some easy home remedies you can try.
1. Small and Frequent Meals
A simple fix is feeding your dog smaller, more frequent meals. This helps consistently keep their sweet bellies full and prevent the build-up of inflammatory toxins. Please note, this does not mean feeding your dogmorefood more often.
For example, let's say your dog usually eats two cups of food daily. You typically give them one cup in the morning, and one cup at night. Instead, you can try feeding them half-cup meals, four times a day.
2. Monitor Your Dog's Diet
As previously mentioned, abrupt changes in diet can upset your dog's stomach. With this in mind, be sure to slowly work in new foods. You can easily do this by mixing the new food in with the old at gradually increased increments.
Furthermore, be sure to thoroughly puppy-proof your house. Safely store all toxic chemicals (such as cleaning products) and unsavory foods (hello chocolate) far out of the reach of your curious dog's mouth.
3. Make Easily Digestible Foods
Sometimes after a run-in with the vomit train, it is a good idea to feed your dog a very simple diet. Most veterinarians recommend that you personally prepare plain white rice and plain, skinless boiled chicken for your dog.
Added emphasis on the wordplain. Resist your usual chef instincts to add salt or seasoning of any kind. This easily digestible diet is gentle on your dog's stomach after the trauma of a gastrointestinal event like vomiting. After a day or two, start slowly working your dog's usual food into the chicken and rice mix.
When Your Dog is Vomiting Yellow: Final Thoughts
At the end of the day, an isolated incident of yellow vomit should not send you running to the vet with cancerous concerns.
However, it is always a good idea to keep a watchful eye on your precious pup after an unusual gastrointestinal episode. Should your dog develop chronic vomiting or have additional symptoms arise, be sure to consult your trusted local veterinarian.
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