What to do if my 5-day-old puppy is crying with a bloated stomach?

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I have a 5 day old bully that is crying and his stomach is bloated. We rub it and he stops crying what can I do

Laura E. McRae · Accepted Answer

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)

What to do if my 5-day-old puppy is crying with a bloated stomach?

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