Vomit Color Reference Guide

𝐃𝐨𝐠 𝐕𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞

These are the most common reasons, but check with your vet when in doubt.

⚪️ Clear: stomach secretions; drank too much water too fast

🟡 Yellow: empty tummy; bile secretions

🟢 Green: ate green coloured foods/grass

🟤 Brown: could be due to food in esophagus when dog eats too fast, eating poop

🔴 Red: possible internal bleeding

⚫️ Black: dog ate mud, possible obstruction, internal bleeding

(Saved from Monica Segal)