My senior dog's stomach is hard, won't move. What to do tonight?

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My dog ate her evening food. Her abdomen is very hard. She did move her bowels and there is no diahrea. She refueses to go up the stairs. She cries out when I try to carry her up the stairs. She is 12 years. She is a welsh corgii. I will take her to the vet at 8AM tomorrow morning. What can I do for her tongiht. I am afraid that this may be very bad and she may die before I get her to the vet. She has not vomited. She is not crying or moaning. I do not want her to suffer. Pet's info: Dog | Pembroke Welsh Corgi | Female | spayed | 12 years and 1 month old | 33 lbs

Dr. Leigh, DVM · Accepted Answer

If she is not crying or moaning than it doesn't sound like she is suffering. Try to keep her comfortable for the night but if she starts to seem distressed than she should be examined by a vet. You could take her to an emergency clinic for an x-ray and tretament. Hope she feels better soon!

My senior dog's stomach is hard, won't move. What to do tonight?

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