My dog is lethargic, stomach tight but not distended. Is it bloat?

It sounds like Ping does not feel well. Just like humans, there could be many different reasons that he is feeling sick. It could be something that passes on its own or it could be the first sign of something more serious. If he’s acting very lethargic or seems uncomfortable, have him examined by the veterinarian. Make sure he is drinking water appropriately. You may try feeding him a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken and plain boiled white rice. If he is still sick after 24 hours, make sure to have him examined by the veterinarian. If he gets worse, have him examined by the veterinarian. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

I am very sorry to hear about Gracey. These symptoms are certainly concerning and warrant a visit to Gracey's veterinarian for an examination. We can see constipation in dogs but we don't see it commonly and it usually wouldn't cause enlargement of the abdomen unless it was severe. It is possible she isn't have bowel movements because she hasn't had any intake of food. With a bloated appearance to the stomach we worry about fluid buildup in the belly which can be a result of heart disease, low protein levels (which an be due to kidney or intestinal disease or severe parasitism), bleeding or oozing from a tumor. We can also have enlargement of the belly due to a space occupying mass (such as a tumor). If your dog isn't spayed then another possibility would be a uterine infection (her uterus could be full of pus and causing the bloated look). I would recommend having Gracey seen as soon as possible, if she seems lethargic or has an elevated temperature (over 102.5), has pale gums, or is vomiting then she should be seen tonight at the emergency vet. Some of these conditions can be life threatening if left untreated.

I'm sorry to hear Zeus isn't feeling well. Not eating for a day and not drinking does concern me, and I would have him evaluated by a veterinarian. He could be having GI upset, but with large breed dogs there is a concern for a "bloat" situation, when the stomach actually twists in the abdomen and requires emergency surgery, as it is life threatening. In order to ensure it isn't something serious, or if he needs any treatment to get him feeling better, I would have him seen. Good luck!

Hello. This is really a situation best left to your vet to work through. A bloated stomach could truly be a swelling of the stomach itself, but may also be due to enlargement of other organs such as the spleen & liver. The bloating could also actually be ascites, or the buildup of fluid in the abdomen, again from possible problems with the liver, but can also occur from congestive heart failure. So with all that your are concerned about with Kratos, seeing your vet is the best way to identify what is going on, & starting whatever treatment may be appropriate for him. Good luck & thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Hi there. Fank's symptoms indicate severe abdominal pain. This could be due to a hernia, a blockage or infection. I would recommend taking him to your vet asap and have some xrays and blood work performed and get Frank started on treatments. I hope that helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

She may have ingested something that isn't agreeing with her GI tract. Monitor her and if the symptoms worsen, seek veterinary attention. If not, withhold food for 12-24 hours. Allow small amounts of water or unflavored PediaLyte. Resume feeding a bland diet ( boiled boneless / skinless chicken and plain white rice) in small, frequent amounts. Serve warm or mix in a teaspoon or two of baby food to stimulate the appetite. If her appetite does not return or she begins to vomit, see your veterinarian.

Poor Coco! That much distension in the stomach can indicate fluid (ascites) in the abdomen or an enlarged abdominal organ like the liver. These problems can develop secondary to heart disease, liver failure, low protein levels, severe GI parasites, and cancer. I'd recommend taking Coco to see a veterinarian right away as he needs blood work and X-rays to know why this is happening. This is a true medical emergency as many of the causes of a distended stomach can be life threatening. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach and I am hoping Coco has an easy recovery!