Is my German Shepherd bloated? Stomach bulging, blood work normal.

I would certainly be worried about some type of intra-abdominal problem, and to me the next step is to take an x-ray to see if what's going on inside can be determined. Often blood work isn't abnormal when there are gastrointestinal conditions, such as a stomach or intestinal blockage, a food intolerance, or pancreatitis (serious inflammation of the pancreas). It sounds like Balto is significantly uncomfortable, and I would really want to get a look at his GI tract, either with an x-ray or an abdominal ultrasound.

I strongly recommend you get him checked by your vet tomorrow, fluid build up from heart orr liver disease can give the appearance of bloating. A full physical or and possibly ultrasound may be required

It appears that everything in that bloodwork is within normal range. It is not unusually for bloodwork to be normal when there is a lump. The best way to diagnose the type of lump is a needle aspirate or a biopsy. A needle aspirate is a simple procedure that your vet can do to determine if it should be removed. I’m not sure if the lump is getting bigger or changing but, if it is, then she should definitely be examined soon. If it turns out to be a benign lump then you may be able to just monitor it without removing at this time.

Ouch! That's quite the reaction. If Lisa still isn't acting herself fully, it is best to schedule a recheck with the vet. There may still be some sort of reaction going on from whatever she got into, or it may be that there is some GI upset from eating the meal still causing symptoms. A complete check including possible x-rays and blood work can help you figure out the cause as well as treatment to help get her feeling better.

I personally would return for an x-ray and/or ultrasound. Bloating like that is not normal. I'm glad it is not a GDV but there could be an abdominal mass or an enlarged organ (spleen, liver) that may be pushing the side of the abdomen out. They are often not overly ill with an abdominal mass unless it gets to the point of pushing on the stomach or colon causing discomfort and pain. It is better to be safe than sorry. If this was just gas it should have subsided by now on it's own. If you don't want to take him back that is completely up to you. All you can do then is just monitor him for any worsening signs.

This is very very concerning and he needs to be taken back to a veterinarian. There is a possibility that he has an intestinal obstruction, or other serious intestinal problem, The next step would be xrays to see whether there is excessive gas and something blocking the intestine or stomach exit (pylorus). Please take him back to your veterinarian for a recheck.

I certainly understand being worried about bloat! It can be a common problem in deep chested dogs like a GSD, but it's a good sign that he is acting normal. EPI can cause farting, so that may be the reason behind his gas. I would monitor him closely tonight. If you see unproductive vomiting (trying to vomit but nothing coming out), pacing, anxiety, excessive drooling, weak pulse, labored breathing, or abdominal pain, then definitely take Thor into an ER vet tonight. Otherwise it's fine to wait until the morning. I hope this helps!