Throwing up Yellow Bile
I've been doing some research on this, and some of the stuff (stomach cancer) that could be the cause is a little scary. If it continues much longer, I'm going to get her to the vet, but we've been there so much since we've had her that I'd like to try some things on our own first. She never throws up food, just foamy bile. Could this be allergies? Do you think switching food might help? We've fed her the same thing since we've had her, and she did fine for three weeks, and this has just started in the past two. It is getting more frequent, though. She had a really bad yeast infection in her ears that we had treated a week after we got her, but other than that, we've noticed no major problems. She does have very bad breath that doesn't seem to go away. She's also healing up from her neglect/abuse at the mill-- urin burn, malnutrition, etc. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm going to try the rest of the week to adjust things on my own and then just take her to the vet next week if things haven't improved. Thanks in advance for all your help and suggestions! |
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| Oh, I forgot to add-- she's seven years old, so this is not a puppy problem. |
| It's best to talk to your vet about this... until you get in, you might try feeding her 3 times a day to see if this makes any difference. And maybe a small snack before bedtime.
You might ask if adding a probiotic or digestive enzyme might help too if she's had some yeast issues and if she's been on any antibiotics. Some vets are for this, some maybe not. My dogs will vomit on occasion if their stomach is empty. If one of ours didn't get enough calories the night before or a snack mid-day, they may vomit early in the morning or an hour or two before the next meal. It's that watery bile stuff. I hope she's better soon. Thanks for adopting a homeless poochie!  |
| I just came across some info at the link below so maybe some food before bedtime might help... but still, check with your vet.
Source: http://www.vetinfo4dogs.com/dvomit.html ... %20morning |
| I'm sure there are several reasons, but on my maltese board (and from own experience w/current maltese)... it commonly was a sign of elevated liver enzymes.
Once I switched my dog to Science Diet l/d, her bloodwork has improved and stayed good for the past 4-5 years. She's very sensitive to the food I give her and will also throw up bile when she's eaten something she's allergic too. ...which is practically anything. Recently I started giving her some treats again and she hasn't thrown up anything for a LONG time. Watching my tiny dog do this always upset me, so I can imagine what you're going through. I hope you find out it's something you can change! |
I have had many experiences with yellow bile and my dogs over the years. 
It always seemed to happen when the dog was not eating well and his/her belly was empty. Have you tried some moist food or semi moist food? Maybe her teeth are bad from what she had gone through and can't chew her food? Maybe her gums are red and inflamed and hurt her? Try and check her mouth and see about giving her some soft food. I hope she feels better soon. Antoinette |
| Panda just went through this last week...vomit yellow bile, then fine, then came diarreah, then yellow bile and again diarreah....
she ended up with her pH off balance ..too much of a single bacteria in her rectum....2 different types of meds and she is doing well again.... When they are doing both or more importantly, vomiting, they need to see a vet. |
| Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I hadn't made it back online to post again.
She's been doing fine since I posted. I'm still feeding her only twice a day, but I'm making sure she eats breakfast (i.e. giving her more time not to be so excited). I'm also giving her a couple snacks/treats in the afternoons before she eats and at bedtime, and it seems to be helping. I'm hoping it's just the empty stomach thing. Looking back, I do think it was worse on the mornings where she didn't eat her breakfast. I don't think it could be liver enzymes-- rescue did bloodwork and checked her thyroid and stuff. In fact, the vet papers look pretty thorough-- they just missed the huge ear infection somehow. I'm also trying a spoonful of yogurt in the mornigns since I read that helps to settle the stomach, but more than that, I think it makes her food more appetizing, and once she starts eating, she usually finishes. Her teeth are pretty good as well. She had a dental in rescue, and they pulled three, but they look good now, and when I had her at my vet for her ears, I had him check her over, and he said her teeth looked great. So, all that to say I think she's doing much better. I'm still going to keep an eye on it, though, and if it starts happening even when she's having enough to eat, then I'll take her to the vet. Otherwise, I'll probably just wait until her yearly checkup to get her blood checked again. There are just so many things to consider with a rescue-- for example, I have to step back several feet from her dish once I put it down, or she won't eat. I don't know if she's been hit when getting fed or what. She's not afraid of my hands anymore, which is great, but since I don't know much about her history (other than that it was very abusive) it's hard to explain ways she acts or her habits. She wasn't used to getting treats, either. Still, she's getting much more used to things and becoming a "normal" dog in many ways. I love seeing her waggy tail and her smile-- she didn't have that at first. She and Harley are buddies, too-- she follows him EVERYWHERE. I really think it's great for her to have a doggie buddy to teach her how to be happy again. Anyhow, thanks everyone for your help. This forum has been great support for me with Harley and now even with Anabelle. I'm just relieved that it doesn't look like anything serious. |
| I'm glad to hear she's feeling better.
Now all we need are some pictures of your new girl! |
| I just uploaded them. They had to shave her because her fur was in pretty bad shape, but when she gets a little shaggier, she'll be really cute, I think. She's also put on a little more weight than in the pictures. She was so skinny at first.
Now the only problem I have with her is that Harley drools all over her after he gets a drink and while they're playing, lol. If he drinks first, she looks like a wet mop when they're through!  |
| I'm glad Anabelle is feeling better. She is so cute!! She and Harley look like they have a good time. |
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