Looking for a cool way to heat up you and your pup’s summer? Check out the June 2019 dog events listing. Can’t find a dog event you know about? Just send your dog event to dogstermag@belvoir.com to be included in this dog event listing.

June 1 — June 2, 2019: World Dog Expo

Check out the two-day World Dog Expo in New Jersey.

Talk about a puptacular weekend! Enjoy top canine-caliber events like flyball, dock diving, disc dogs, lure coursing, weight pulling and Schutzhund on multiple stages. Shop the expo’s trade show, with its vast array of products for your pup. And of course, who doesn’t want to support dog rescue, fostering and adoption? All this and more at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey. More at worldexpo.dog.

June 2, 2019: World Dog Championship Dog Mile

It’s the 20th anniversary of the World Championship Dog Mile that takes place during the State Street Mile run in Santa Barbara, California.

Join other dog-loving runners sprinting in the unofficial World Championship Dog Mile that takes place during the State Street Mile run in Santa Barbara, California. This timed, competitive race includes prizes for the winners. So far the fastest human/dog combo was Weimaraner Kaydom and his human Brian Duff, who came in with a time of 4:13 in 2016. See if you can beat that! This year’s event celebrates 20 years. Details and registration at sbmile.com.

June 8, 2019: Angel Pets Conference & Angel Expo 2019

Don’t miss the Angel Pets Conference and Angel Pets Expo 2019 at the Renaissance Asheville Hotel in downtown Asheville, North Carolina, focusing on senior pet care, end-of-life and caregiver support.

Want to take better care of your pets (and yourself) during the senior years and end-of-life transitions? Attend the unique and pioneering Angel Pets Conference and Angel Pets Expo 2019 at the Renaissance Asheville Hotel in downtown Asheville, North Carolina. Seminars and products focus on senior pet care, end-of-life and caregiver support. Listen to experts like internationally renowned pet-loss specialist Coleen Ellis and more. Schedule and registration at angelpetsconference.com.

June 8, 2019: 5th Annual Catherine’s Butterfly Party

Back for its fifth year, this family festival and pet adoption event takes place from 12 p.m. to 4p.m. on the Fairfield Hills Campus in Newton, CT. Hosted by the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary, the event celebrates the life of Catherine Hubbard, who lost her life during  the Sandy Hook tragedy and will benefit the foundation’s development of the new animal sanctuary in Newtown. Last year, over 6,000 attended the event, and over 70 homeless animals found fur-ever homes. This year’s event will feature 28-plus animals rescue organizations, over 100 adoptable pets, live wildlife demonstrations, pet-related vendors, local artisans, food trucks, live music, entertainment and endless activities for kids. There will also be a special meet and greet with Lee Asher from Asher House. Click here for more information.

June 15, 2019: Corgi Con

Founded to promote love and education for the Corgi breed, Northern California’s Corgi Con occurs bi-annually in June and October. Corgi Con’s Saturday, June 15^th event marks the 5th anniversary, when thousands of visitors from all over the world and their Corgis will gather to participate in fun-filled events and opportunities to win prizes at Ocean Beach. W San Francisco, an electric urban oasis located in the heart of San Francisco’s SoMa neighborhood, is the official pet-and-human-friendly hotel partner of Corgi Con. W San Francisco’s launched P.A.W. (“Pets are Welcome”) Bed and Bowl package designed to deliver unforgettable experiences to hotel guests and their pups now and throughout summer, with pet-friendly amenities. The summer 2018 event had over 1,100 Corgis and more than 3,000 people in attendance. For information about Nor Cal Corgi Con Summer Edition 2019 visit the website www.corgicon.com.

June 21, 2019: Take Your Dog to Work Day

Take your own dog to work on June 1st!

Dogs make some of the best co-workers! Want to learn more? Pet Sitters International — the organization that created this day — has plenty of FAQs and tools at its website petsit.com.

June 27, 2019: Yappy Hour at Hotel Zoe

Hotel Zoe will be hosting its very first Yappy Hour for all of our PAWesome, furry friends. During the event, Hotel Zoe will be providing doggie-themed cocktails by Bar Zoe and snacks from the hotel’s recently renovation Italian trattoria Pescatore for purchase in their beautiful, outdoor courtyard equipped with firepits, communal seating and a whimsical Zoe muse installation in the backdrop. Hotel Zoe is teaming up with two local vendors, Wonder Dog Rescue, an SF-based dog rescue organization, to bring in dogs for adoption, and Jeffrey’s Natural Pet Foods who will bring in dog food and treats for sale and samples for our four legged attendees. Event is free to public to attend, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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Is your dog vomiting white foam? Bearing witness to your dog vomiting white foam can be disconcerting at the best of times and cause dog owners to panic at the worst. There are so many reasons for digestive upset in dogs, and they share so many similar symptoms, that general upset can be difficult for veterinarians to diagnose quickly. While some of the causes for a dog vomiting white foam — such as a dog finding rotting food in the garbage or ingesting a foreign object — can occur to any dog at any time, you can manage, treat or prevent the riskiest and most dangerous reasons for a dog vomiting white foam.

First, why is your dog vomiting white foam?

Why is your dog vomiting white foam? Photography © MartinPrescott | E+ / Getty Images.

A dog who gets sick once before returning to normal is likely to have eaten something she shouldn’t. If a dog throws up several times in a day or for more than a couple of days in a row, on the other hand, schedule a veterinary appointment. The leading causes for a dog vomiting white foam include internal injury, infection and inconsistent eating habits. The major ones we’ll examine for a dog vomiting white foam include:

1. Ingesting toxins, poisons, foreign objects
2. Bilious vomiting syndrome
3. Bloat
4. Kennel cough
5. Pancreatitis and other digestive inflammations
6. Parvovirus
7. Rabies

1. A dog vomiting white foam may have eaten something strange

Eating a foreign object can lead to an upset stomach, indigestion or intestinal blockages, all of which might reasonably point to a dog vomiting white foam. With the exception of dog toys, small, loose objects should be kept well out of the reach of indoor dogs. Household items that are toxic to dogs — especially household cleaners that not dog safe and pesticides directed toward insects or rodents — can also cause adverse reactions, like a dog vomiting white foam.

Store all household chemicals in tightly-capped, shatterproof containers and never leave them out. If you put out rat, roach or mouse traps, put them in spots out of your dog’s reach. Here is a list of plants and foods that can be toxic to dogs. Note the presence of any of these in your home. It may be of critical importance to a veterinarian if a dog is vomiting white foam.

2. Your dog might be throwing up foam because of Bilious vomiting syndrome

Bilious Vomiting Syndrome in dogs is similar to acid reflux in humans. Bile and stomach acid are naturally occurring fluids that aid in the digestion and processing of food. On an empty stomach, however, they can cause irritation. That irritation can lead an otherwise healthy and hungry dog to ignore meals, or, in more extreme situations, vomit to expel the excess. The vomit from Bilious Vomiting Syndrome can be colored yellow, white, green, orange, brown or some mixture. Sometimes, it’s accompanied by slimy mucus.

Feeding an active dog smaller meals at regular intervals throughout the day — including a small snack first thing in the morning and last thing at night — may be the best and easiest way to address what could become a more serious problem. If excess stomach acid or bile are at fault, over the course of her life, a dog who produces excess digestive fluids can suffer from damage to her stomach or intestinal lining, leading to more serious digestive issues as she ages.

An alternate solution is acid-reducing medications. Consult with your dog’s veterinarian, who can recommend an antacid which may also help relieve your dog’s suffering, especially if your work schedule prevents you from being able to physically give your dog meals throughout the day.

3. Bloat may cause dogs to vomit white foam

Bloat, also known as gastric torsion or stomach dilation, is an extremely serious condition in dogs. In the worst cases, a dog’s stomach literally becomes twisted from its normal position in the abdomen. This not only traps air, food and fluids in the stomach, but it also restricts blood flow.

One of its early symptoms, before all movement into and out of the stomach cuts off, is a dog vomiting white foam. This condition most commonly occurs in deep-chested adult and senior dogs. While the precise reasons for it are unclear, prevention consists mainly of making sure dogs are not overactive just after meals.

4. A dog vomiting white foam can be a sign of kennel cough

Kennel cough is a mild illness, most commonly contracted in multi-dog households, at boarding facilities, veterinary offices, dog parks, and places where training classes are held. Wherever a large number of dogs are present, this upper respiratory infection can strike.

If a dog vomiting white foam has recently been in one of these situations, a veterinarian may reach a diagnosis much more quickly. Other symptoms to look out for are a hacking cough and eye discharge, or a runny nose. Kennel cough also tends to be a self-limiting sickness, typically running its course in about two weeks.

5. Pancreatitis might cause dogs to vomit white foam

Swelling or inflammation of the pancreas interrupts a dog’s normal digestive functioning. When food cannot be properly and regularly broken down, processed and eliminated, the dog has limited options for getting rid of the excess material in his stomach. Vomiting is one route, and white foam can accompany it.

Dogs with canine diabetes are at increased risk for developing pancreatitis, which is when white foam in the vomit is also linked to diabetes. Other symptoms include adopting a hunched-over position, noticeable abdominal pain and fever.

6. Parvovirus may cause foamy vomit in dogs

A viral infection seen most frequently in puppies and very young dogs who live in multi-dog homes, dogs get parvo through oral contact with feces. Signs of this illness generally begin within a week to 10 days of exposure to the virus.

Along with your dog vomiting white foam, the most alarming symptom of parvo is diarrhea that contains blood and has a strong odor. This is a deadly disease; however, most early-life combination vaccines help puppies build up immunity to parvovirus. An unvaccinated dog vomiting white foam may indicate parvo as the cause. Consult a vet as soon as possible.

7. A dog vomiting white foam might have rabies

Rabies is the last, and least likely, culprit for a dog vomiting white foam. We’re all familiar with the image of a rabid dog foaming at the mouth, but regurgitating foam only happens in the very last stages. By the time a dog takes to vomiting white foam, observers will have noticed much more worrisome signs, such as aggressive behavior. As with parvo, rabies is preventable with the appropriate vaccines and boosters.

The bottom line on a dog vomiting white foam:

The two most dangerous reasons why dogs vomit white foam are actually preventable. Photography by WilleeCole Photography / Shutterstock.

An informed, observant and proactive dog owner has a distinct advantage. This means knowing your dog’s eating habits, noting any deviations, and being able to adjust as circumstances require. Changing the portions and frequency of a dog’s meals, whether she is a growing puppy or an active adult, can help prevent the buildup of bile and acid, which causes later-in-life digestive problems.

Keeping a dog in a clean environment— including regularly sanitized food and water bowls— minimizes the risk of contracting parasites as well as bacterial infections. The two most dangerous reasons for a dog vomiting white foam — parvo and rabies — are largely preventable with proper vaccination.

Tell us: Has your dog ever vomited white foam? What was the reason for your dog vomiting white foam?

Thumbnail: Photography © Lindsay_Helms | iStock / Getty Images Plus.

This piece was originally published in 2010. 

About the author

Melvin Peña trained as a scholar and teacher of 18th-century British literature before turning his research and writing skills to puppies and kittens. He enjoys making art, hiking, and concert-going, as well as dazzling crowds with operatic karaoke performances. He has a one-year-old female Bluetick Coonhound mix named Idris, and his online life is conveniently encapsulated here.

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