Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 8 months old
Our dog over ate and was in the emergency vet over night with an IV. They sent him home but his belly is still very large. Several bowel movements but it's still not changing. Is this normal?
1 Answer
Published on September 12th, 2017
Oh Cooper! In my experience with food bloat it can take 24-48 hours to start feeling and maybe looking more normal. As long as he is not vomiting and seems to be continuing to improve I wouldn't be too worried. Also walking can help the GI tract move, so you might consider several 10-15 minute walks in the next several hours.
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