Is Your Dog Throwing up Clear Liquid?

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Dogs often throw up; that is nothing new. There are many reasons dogs might throw up, and since they have delicate stomachs, don’t be surprised if you notice it fairly often. One of the things you can notice when dogs vomit is your dog throwing up clear liquid. If you are worried about that and want to know what it means, stay with us a bit.

What does clear liquid mean?

If your dog is throwing up clear liquid, that means that their vomit consists mainly of saliva and water. However, it can also mean your dog ingested something clear that they simply cannot digest. One of the possible things that can cause your dog to throw up clear liquid is alcohol.

Alcohol

Any type of alcohol is toxic to dogs, and you should never ever allow your dog to drink it. Dogs cannot process it, and if they do ingest it, the consequences can be horrible. If you are having a party or gathering where alcohol will be served, make sure it is safely out of your dog’s reach. It is essential to make sure all your guests know they shouldn’t give your dog alcohol. If you want to learn more about the dangers alcohol presents to dogs, check out this article - What if my dog drinks alcohol?

Water

The most common reason dogs throw up clear liquid is water. Your dog might have drank too much water too quickly. Ingesting a large volume of water is not the best idea, and your dog’s stomach will empty its content because it cannot hold so much liquid in it. This is not uncommon among dogs, but this is usually not a huge reason for concern.

The vomit will not occur again and should stop after that one incident. However, if the vomiting continues, your dog might have ingested something that is poisoning them. In that case, you should call your vet and let them know what is going on.

Other reasons your dog can throw up clear liquid

Unfortunately, alcohol and too much water are not the only reasons your dog might be throwing up clear liquid. Sometimes, throwing up clear liquid can be a sign of health issues that can be pretty scary. Some of these health problems are;

• Gastrointestinal blockage
• Ingesting poison
• Parasites
• Pancreatitis
• Infections
• Dietary indigestion
• Hypothyroidism

If you notice throwing up clear liquid is continuing, you should call your vet and schedule an appointment as soon as possible. Make sure you keep an eye on other symptoms that can help your vet determine what is exactly wrong with your dog.

What to do about it?

If your dog threw up clear liquid, you are right to be worried. However, make sure your dog hasn’t drank a lot of water in a very short period. If that is the case, the vomiting should stop, and there is nothing much to be worried about.

The most important thing you should do is watch for other symptoms your dog might be exhibiting. Keep an eye on for;

• Lethargy
• Loss of appetite
• Diarrhea

or any other signs of diseases.

How to treat the vomiting clear liquid?

The best thing you can do to treat your dog for vomiting clear liquid is to call your vet. Your vet knows your dog’s medical history and will determine what the best next step is. Tell your vet everything about your dog’s diet and recent possible dietary indiscretions. In some cases, your vet might recommend anti-vomiting medication. In most cases, your vet will tell you to withhold food for 24 hours. If you want to know more about vomiting in dogs, check out this article - Dog Vomiting; Main reasons.

World Dog Finder team