Why is my dog's belly swollen, painful, and he can't get up?

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My dog has been sick today. His abdomen is stretched, he doesn't want to and can't get up, anything moving can hurt him and he yelps. He ate some new soft dog food the other day, and soft cat food today. His appetite is fine, but I can't pinpoint his pain other than his extended abdomen. He moves as little as he can and is just sleeping right now. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | unneutered | 8 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

It sounds as Halo 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.

Why is my dog's belly swollen, painful, and he can't get up?

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