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My 6-week puppy ate too much, tummy tight. Is it bloat or serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

I can't tell if my 6 week old puppy is just bloated, or something more serious. He got ahold of the big dog food and ate so much that his tummy extended. The food eating was around 9pm. Now it is 5 am I just took him outside, he went poop twice (no diarrhea) and did throw up some pebbles of the food from last night. Also burping. He's not acting weird or crying more then normal. But his abdomen is pretty tight. Not sure what I should do.

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 4th, 2016

I would recommend to monitor him for the next 8-12hours. For the moment, considering the signs you are describing, the stomach is dilated but bloat is not happening. If the signs persist more than 12 hours a check up is needed otherwise just withhold food for 12 hours. Let him drink but not excessively as it could cause more vomiting.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

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    In puppies it is quite normal for the stomach to look bloated after a big meal, if it goes down by tomorrow you will know it was just that. If the bloat is persistent or if he continues vomiting- take him to the vet in order to get it treated.

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    Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

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    Published on October 2nd, 2018

    I suggest you fast Ayva for 24 hours and monitor her for vomiting and for diarrhea. After 24 hours you can give her a small amount of food. Should she get lethargic or appear in pain or appear ill, you should take her to a veterinarian for an exam.

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