Puking Up Bile

[Vagus]

Our three year old cockapoo has, three times now over a few weeks, puked up bright yellow bile in the morning.
His tummy has made a lot of noise prior to him throwing up.
He’s fine the rest of the time, eating, drinking, lively, etc.
Having done a bit of research, we split his tea time meal into two, so his tummy wasn’t empty for such a long time till morning, and at first we thought we’d solved the problem. However, he did it again this morning.
Any suggestions?
I should probably say, we’ve had more pukes than wees or poos on the carpet since we got him at 12 weeks old. And we’re very careful what we feed him.

[woofgang]

contact the vet.

[tiggerblue10]

I would contact the vet to be on the safe side.

[Buenchico]

Some possibilities:
https://www.pethonesty.com/blogs/blog/my-dog-is-vomiting-yellow-what-should-i-do

[Tilly2]

Perhaps give him a dog biscuit just before he goes to bed. Something like a Bonio, which will be enough to tide him over until his breakfast.

[Mozz71]

It wasn't until Chico's link that I realised you weren't talking about a Cockatoo, but a Cockapoo.

Hope you find the answer Vagus.

[calmck]

Is your dog eating grass. This can cause yellow vomit. Also a note to cat owners, in case you read this. Cookie, 3year old cat started sneezing and had a funny cough and would try to vomit but was eating no problem. 3 days later she had a snotty nose. Visit to the vet found 2 pieces of grass, one stuck in her throat and one curled around and coming out of her nose. Safely removed with tweezers and tx. with antibiotic and anti inflammatory. She is fine now

[tiggerblue10]

Ooops! Sorry, wrong thread. Can someone please remove!

[bhg481]

You will need a vet to sort out the problem. I was suffering from this many years ago and it turned out to be a problem with one of my ureters. A blockage caused back-pressure in the kidney creating acute pain which made me sick. When you've completely emptied your stomach you can start to bring up bile. The point I am making is that some problem is giving him enough pain to make him sick; the source of the pain will need to be identified and may be nothing to do with his digestive system. I was able to describe the pain; your dog can't.

[riptide]

I’ve had lots of dogs that have done this, most of them being yorkies, although one of my other dogs who was not a yorkie used to now and then. Often it was when they had not eaten anything for a while, never worried about it or took them to the vets. Even now my 6 year old yorkie does it now and then, normally in the morning before he has had his breakfast.

[Vagus]

Thank you all for your thoughts.
He’s fine this morning, no vomit, will wait and see. He is otherwise in very good health.
Interesting that your dogs have done this riptide, quite reassuring actually.
Thanks again.

[iluvmargie]

My dog does this from time to time and I've never been particularly worried as he's fine normally and lives life to the full, but aren't you concerned about bhg's post? I am and if he does it again, I think a trip to the vet will be in order for us.

[riptide]

Well I have had dogs for over 40 years and I can honestly say that for me it has not been uncommon over this time for them to occasionally bring up yellow bile, often in the morning before being fed. Funny enough if they have done this they still continue to eat their breakfast when it is ready. I really would not worry but if it occurs on a regular basis, say two or three times a week then yes get the vet to check it out. I think some dogs may be more susceptible to this than others, particularly the smaller breeds. All I can say is if you are worried take him, if not see how it goes. I feed my two dogs on a good quality all in one dog food with freshly cooked chicken, never canned food.