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A bloated belly can have many causes and in all cases you should take them to the vet. It can be caused by roundworm, or a condition such as bloat which is deadly. You must take your dog to the vet as soon as possible to get the proper treatment and rule out the deadly condition of bloat.
Treatment depends on what the dog's stomach is filled with and whether or not the stomach has also twisted on itself. Most Vets will attempt to remove the contents of the stomach (whether there's air or food in there) and, if necessary, take the dog to surgery to untwist the stomach and/or remove any dying tissue. Additionally, the dog will need IV fluids and excellent pain control, at the very least.
Bloat is a life-threatening emergency that requires immediate treatment by a veterinarian. It is caused by excess air trapped in the stomach, usually from exercising after eating. As this air collects, the stomach will actually twist, completely blocking anything from entering or exiting. However, gases are continued to be produced in the stomach, which causes more swelling. This enlargement can actually block the flow of major blood vessels and damage other organs. Symptoms to watch for include your dog's belly swelling and feeling like a balloon, restlessness, obvious pain and discomfort, and unproductive vomiting. As soon as these symptoms are recognized a vet should immediately be contacted, as treatment becomes or difficult as organs begin to shut down.
The best way to know for sure what is going on with your dog's digestive issue is to ask your local vet. It could be your dog is not eating the right kind of dog food, is eating too much in one day, not getting enough exercise, not drinking enough water, is eating people food and shouldn't, or the dog treats/chews are not settling well.
You take it to a veterinarian for examination and treatment immediately. While a puppy with a rounded abdomen may only have roundworms, they still need to be treated to protect your puppy's health. Other less common but much more serious problems would include intestinal obstruction, foreign body in the stomach or intestines or infection in the abdomen.
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Can thrush cause you to have a bloated stomach?
no, you can only be bloated when you have your period no, you can only be bloated when you have your period
What could be wrong strong smelling urine and bloated stomach?
strong smelling urine and bloated stomach
Your puppy is not eating anything what to do?
check if its bloated and take it to a vet
What is a bloated stomach?
When you are very full and have to much gas in your stomach. Almost like your about to explode.
What would cause your male cats stomach to be bloated?
cat acid
Feeling bloated and stomach pains and hungry but you feel full?
Gas!
What to do about bloated stomach?
when your eating to much and get bloated the easy answer to lower your bloating is to stop eating so much food and go on a easy diet
What are some example sentences using the word bloated?
My stomach feels bloated.The bloated dead body of the fish floated to the top of the fish tank.
Is it normal for your stomach and lower stomach to hurt and be kind of bloated because you are on your period and have been exercising a lot?
yup
Will two aspirin kill a puppy?
If your puppy has a stomach ulcer, then Yes!
Does your stomach flatten after getting your period?
no, it actually makes you feel a little bloated.
Your stomach is bloated what could be the problem?
your on your period or about to startormaybe its not bloating and your just fat
