Why is my unspayed dog's belly swollen? Is it bloat or pregnancy?

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Doctor Melanie. What could cause bloat and what are the symptoms? Is it dangerous? I have asked mum to go to the veterinary practice to get her checked but I got told that's nothing serious and again I've been told that I'm making our dog sick and that I'm paranoid. Also she has stopped doing it now and she was playing with me fetch and now the little one is sleeping. Is it normal for her tummy where her ovaries are to be swollen since she's not fixed? You're my hero Doctor Melanie! Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 11 months old | 4 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

You are honestly too kind to me! Bloat is fatal without treatment, but if she is acting normally now, then she doesn't have it. You would see unproductive vomiting, restlessness, pacing, a swollen abdomen, and looking at the abdomen. It's good that she stopped the previous behavior, and it could be that she had something stuck in her throat but has now passed it. I would monitor her for now, and if she does show any concerning signs again, have her seen by a vet. As for the swelling of her stomach, it could be possible that Bella is pregnant if she's been around intact male dogs. She could have be going into heat, as the mammary glands can swell when a dog is in heat.

Why is my unspayed dog's belly swollen? Is it bloat or pregnancy?

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