Why is my puppy lethargic and growling when I touch his stomach?

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Napoleon. Poor boy. It could be that he has pain in his back causing him to yelp when you pick him up or touch his stomach. I recommend resting him for the next 48 hours. No running, jumping, or playing. Take him out to toilet on a leash, and bring him right back in when he's done. If he still appears painful after this time, then I would take him into the vet for an exam. The vet can diagnose where the pain is coming from, and can dictate a treatment plan for it. He may also benefit from some pain medications, which the vet can prescribe. Please do not give him any human pain medications, as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. I hope this helps!

Hi. Sorry Harry isn't feeling well. There are no home remedies for lethargy and pain in the abdomen. A painful abdomen can be very serious. Possible causes include severe GI disease, pancreatitis, foreign bodies, tumors, abscesses, and many more. He will need to be seen right away

Its hard to say without an examination. Bailey could be sore or it could be a sign of infection. It could also be that the medications are upsetting her stomach. I recommend to play it safe and call your veterinarian. They may want to examine her again. I hope she heals quickly!

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Puppies do sleep a lot, so if Callan is just sleeping in between running around and playing normally this might be normal puppy behaviour. If Callan is very low energy all the time, and you feel the tummy is bloated, then I recommend a visit to the vet. You cannot tell their internal temperature without a rectal thermometer and 'feeling' them gives very inaccurate results of temperature. Possible causes of a puppy not feeling well include intestinal worms, a tummy ache from a change in food, a virus, and other more serious causes include severe viruses such as parvovirus, intestinal obstructions, congenital malformations, etc. Best of luck with Callan, I hope he is up and running around and playing again soon!

If he is having abdominal pain then he really should be examined by a vet to determine he cause. He could have an infection, pancreatitis, kidney disease, liver disease, etc and your vet can run labeork and take an X-ray to help diagnose. Hope he feels better soon.

He may have a tummy ache, which is making him uncomfortable. Give it a few days to a week to see if he is still uncomfortable in his belly. If he continues to show sensitivity after that time frame then it's a good idea to just get him examined by your vet to make sure there is nothing to worry about, like organomegaly (enlarged organs) in the belly.

It would be unlikely that he has an obstruction if he is not vomiting. He could have some gastrointestinal discomfort from a parasite, infection, or possibly eating too fast or over-eating. If it continues, have him examined by your vet to determine if there is an abnormality. Your vet can check a stool sample to look for parasites and prescribe a dewormer, if needed. Your vet can also prescribe an antacid or gastrointestinal protectant to help relieve any discomfort.