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My male dog's belly is swollen and looks pregnant. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | unneutered

My dog looks like he is pregnant and has looked like this for a week. What do I do???

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on April 23rd, 2017

Press should be examined by your veterinarian to diagnose the underlying cause. After a physical exam, blood work and/or abdominal xrays or ultrasound may diagnose a tumor or fluid accumulation. Certain endocrine conditions can also cause a pot bellied appearance.

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    Answered By Jeffrey Milner

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    Well, if he is a truly a male dog, I think we can safely rule out pregnancy! Depending on how old your dog is and if there are any other clinical signs, there are a few things that come to mind that can give the appearance of roundness of the abdomen. There is condition known as Cushing's disease that can cause the abdomen to appear somewhat pendulous. Fluid build up in the abdomen from cause the abdomen to have a rounded appearance. Gas distention can also cause the abdomen to appear this way. None of these can be simply diagnosed and will require the expertise of a veterinarian to examine Press for other clinical signs in order to figure out the problem. Although this does not sound like a dire emergency, I would recommend getting there sooner than later.

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