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My puppy's stomach is bloated and gassy. What can I do to help?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 5 days old

My puppy was a stray,a vet gave him to me.ever since his stomach has been bloated.The vet said he ate to fast so he got gas.i started feeding him myself,nothing has changed.his starting to eat dry food.his appetite or energy havent changed at all.his stool is solid and normal.at night i can hear his stomach make noices like bubbles popping.he doesnt have worms.just worried bc his stomach gets really big it looks like he's pregnant. Should i give him pepto or what should i do?

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Answered By Bobbi Musgrove, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 6th, 2017

Some of what you are describing for Prince sounds like normal puppy behavior. I do not recommend any over-the-counter people medications unless your regular veterinarian gives you the recommended dosage and frequency that Prince could have. You can try to slow down his eating habits by purchasing a special bowl. You should be able to find some at a local pet store or online. It might be wise to pre-moisten and expand the dry kibble you are feeding with warm water so that it doesn't expand after eaten and cause some GI distress. If Prince develops diarrhea or vomiting, have him examined by your veterinarian to ensure that he hasn't picked up any kind of infection such as a parasite or virus.

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    Answered By Dr. Davis

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    Published on April 17th, 2018

    Since Prince is a puppy I recommend a veterinary exam. With not eating or drinking and having diarrhea he can become severely dehydrated. They will give fluids to prevent dehydration, and medicine for the vomiting and diarrhea. They may check a fecal for intestinal parasites and do blood tests to check for infection and to make sure his organs are functioning normally. With treatment he should improve. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Prince.

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    Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on September 13th, 2018

    Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. This is likely a dietary indiscretion but could be due to another cause. There are many causes of vomiting but if Prince is otherwise normal and has normal energy, I would recommend switching to a different food such as Science Diet or Royal Canin and see if the vomiting resolves. If the vomiting does not resolve or it worsens, then I would recommend having a veterinarian examine Prince so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

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    Published on January 14th, 2018

    It seems as Prince is suffering from a gastrointestinal condition, possibly an infection. it could also be due to ingestion of a foreign body material. i would recommend taking him to the vet the first chance you get, he will need to be checked first, if the vet thinks it's a simple gastrointestinal infection he will need an anti vomiting injection, antibiotics and a special food for a few days in order to get better.

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