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My dog is bloated after eating a lot. Is it an emergency?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | unneutered | 7 months and 2 days old | 5 lbs

My dog seems bloated he ate a lot can this wait till morning.?

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Answered By Amber Da Silva, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 9th, 2017

If he ate a lot of food and now is bloated, he could have food bloat. This is very serious because it acts like an obstruction. They can get very dehydrated and sick. It's best to take him to a vet for prompt treatment.

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