have 6 month old poodle minature

Question
He spit up liqid some of it had foaming look now he drools at his mouth and seems tense in body movement in fact his stomack is very tight. the liquid is clear.
Is this an emergency situation?

Answer

Hi James,

By itself as the only symptom, when a dog throws up a thick clear or yellow foamy liquid it doesn't mean much except that the dog probably threw up on an empty stomach.

Your dog's tense movements might just mean that he has an upset stomach, and is feeling a little queasy.

It doesn't sound like an emergency if these are your dog's only symptoms. Important questions to help you decide if there is a real problem is if your dog is acting weak or lethargic, and/or also having diarrhea, and stops drinking or eating.

If your dog's stomach is upset he may not feel like eating, which then causes more nausea, and more tense body movements. Try to offer him something mild so there's something in his belly, just as you might eat if you felt queasy. Soda crackers, ginger tea (cooled down with a teaspoon of honey) a little bit of unbuttered bread might all be tolerated. Many times if the dog eats just a little, there's an immediate improvement.

You could also give your dog an antacid to hlep settle his stomach. regular strength Pepcid AC and regular strength Pepto-Bismol liquid or regular strength tablets can both be given to dogs.
The typical dose for Pepcid AC is 0.25 to 0.5 mg per pound every 12 to 24 hours. The dose for Pepto is 0.5-1 ml/pound every 6-8 hours by mouth. Regular strength tablets (often the form preferred by dogs): 1/4 tablet/20 pounds every 6-8 hours by mouth. It's best to give the low end of the dose recommendations to see if it helps, rather than over medicating. Treatment should only be needed for 1-2 days. If your dog's symptoms persists or worsens, contact your veterinarian.

When vomiting occurs and there are no other signs of illness it is always hard to figure out how seriously to take it. If there are no repeat of the episodes, it's probably safe just to ignore it. With a 6 month old, it's possible your dog ate something that didn't agree with him (it may not have even been edible!). If your dog gets better from this episode but every now has a repeat of these symptoms, it's possible your dog has a condition like Irritable Bowel Syndrome or some other condition that causes a decrease in gastric mobility. At that point you should bring it to your vet's attention.

If you can get your dog to eat, but he throws it up immediately, or just can't keep any food or liquids down, then it's possible there is a greater problem. At that point you should contact your vet's office.

I hope I've been a help.
Best of luck,

Patti