Puppy stomach bloated after eating goat milk? What should I do?

8 week old puppies, even large breed ones, have pretty tiny stomachs, and they also have poor abdominal musculature development at this stage. Those 2 factors can cause you to really be able to see their abdomen bulging when the stomach is full or water or food. So that might be one reason you're seeing this. The other reason could be that Mishka has intestinal parasites. They are very common in young puppies, so if she hasn't been dewormed, this should be done, at least twice (3 - 4 weeks apart). It's also a good idea to have your vet check a stool sample. You can buy dewormer over the counter in most pet stores; follow the directions on the package.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is likely normal but I would feed less formula at each feeding and increase the frequency or number of feedings. That way he is getting smaller amounts and his stomach won't get so distended. Be sure to contact your Vet for a deworming protocol soon. I also suggest weaning bottle fed puppies sooner due to the constipation or diarrhea affects of formula. Have a good day!

If your puppy is in a lot of [pain](https://www.petcoach.co/article/7-subtle-signs-your-dog-is-in-pain) and is struggling to walk or is having breathing problems, you should take her to your vet without delay. If the belly is swollen but the puppy is not in discomfort, you may monitor her for a few hours to see how she goes. Consider smaller, more frequent [amounts of food ](https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-much-to-feed-a-dog-to-meet-his-energy-needs)for the next few days instead of larger meals.

If she is acting normal otherwise than it might just be that her stomach is full from the feeding. She could also have a parasite causing her stomach to be enlarged. Have a vet take a look at her to determine if she needs treatment. She may need to be dewormed with a broad spectrum dewormer.

It is unclear from your post whether your puppy is being hand-raised or is still with its mother. If you are hand-raising, it is important to know whether you are bottle feeding or tube feeding. However, based on the information you have given, I suspect one of the following things could be contributing to your puppy's condition: 1) When hand-raising a neonate puppy, you must stimulate the puppy to urinate and defecate. Failure to do so can cause distension of the abdomen and discomfort. To stimulate, take a paper towel moistened with warm water and gently (but firmly) rub the anogenital area until the puppy releases urine and bowels. 2) Overfeeding can cause a bloated, distended stomach and diarrhea, esp. If tube-feeding. 3) Giving the wrong formula. A poorly tolerated formula can cause gas and stomach irritation. My preferred formula for puppies is Esbilac. ( If you decide to switch formulas, transition slowly or you will give your puppy diarrhea)

I would recommend a vet check to determine if there are nay underlying medical causes but the fact she eats well is a good sign. Monitor for regular stools and no pain or vomiting and ensure she is dewormed regularly with an appropriate puppy wormer (every 2-4 weeks depending on the product). Keep her isolated from other dogs (especially dog parks etc) until she is fully up to date with her vaccines

Puppies will often get some abdominal distention after eating. This will gradually decrease as they grow. It is very important however to watch for any signs of illness as distention can be pathologic as well. Monitor Sonu very closely for a poor appetite, vomiting, diarrhea or low energy levels. If these are seen they can indicate illness and he should see his veterinarian. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.