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My dog overate and his stomach is bloated. Could it be bloat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Male | neutered | 2 years and 6 months old

My dog has over eaten. He ate his food and other dogs food and some from his bag. Now he has a slight distended abdomen.please help I am doctor myself

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on April 5th, 2016

Withhold food for 12 hours then offer him boiled boneless chicken and rice every 6 hours in small portions. if he is eating and not vomiting, continue with this diet for 2 days. After 2 days, you can put him back gradually on his normal food. If he seems very lethargic or vomiting, take him to the vet to get treatment right away as he might develop GDV (gastric dilatation).

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    Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on

    Overeating in itself is not usually a problem as the pressure receptors in the stomach should make him regurgitate. That said, however, there are bacteria in the stomach which can cause excessive gas which overloads the stomach to a point where regurgitation is not possible. This causes bloat and bloat can cause a gastric volvulus. So If you think that there is excessive gas in your dog's stomach, please take him to your vet right away . Your vet will likely want to take radiographs to rule out a volvulus, and, if ruled out, may induce emesis with apomorphine, or tube the dog to remove the gas. Sometimes antibiotics are used to eliminate the gas producing bacteria.

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    Answered By Sarah Derksen, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on July 7th, 2017

    Hi. Poor buster. Sounds like he had quite a meal. He is most likely going to have GI distress for a few days. There isn't anything particular over counter you can give for bloating. I would withhold food for 12-24 hours. Then feed bland diet- boiled chicken and rice for 3-5 days. If vomiting or diarrhea occur, you will need to see your veterinarian. Good luck.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on January 26th, 2020

    The problem with overeating is that it can cause bloat. Rest Cosmo as much as possible, and hold off food until the morning. Monitor him closely. If you see a bloated stomach accompanied by pacing, restlessness, anxiety, trying to vomiting but can't, or excessive drooling, rush him into a vet immediately.

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