My dog's belly is swollen, not eating, and has bloody stool. Help?

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My dog has a swollen abdomen (pot belly) since more than a week and not eating anything at all. She's also having bloody diarrhoea like stools. Please help. We are giving her Taxim-o. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 8 years and 5 months old

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am very sorry to hear about your dog. She definitely needs to go see a veterinarian as soon as possible. Swelling of the abdomen as you describe can be from many causes including fluid buildup in the abdomen (due to things such as heart disease, liver disease, low protein levels due to kidney loss or intestinal loss or severe intestinal parasitism), tumors in the abdomen as well as tumors that are bleeding or oozing into the abdomen. The vet will palpate your dog's belly and may recommend testing including a fecal test to check for parasites and bacteria, an x-ray to look for fluid and tumors, and bloodwork to check protein and red and white blood cell levels.

My dog's belly is swollen, not eating, and has bloody stool. Help?

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