My old dog has a hard, distended stomach and pale gums. What's wrong?

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he has very distended stomach hard to the touch hi gums are pale hes drinking lots hes very quiet just refused food for 4 days but today gobbled up his fish hes very quiet just lieing down all the time. he has lost a lot of muscle in the last year and his back legs have gone a few months ago i often have to carry him out for a pee although today he did get up and wobble out himself. Pet's info: Dog | Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 14 years and 10 months old | 45 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

With chido's age and his abdomen being distended, I would be concerned about something going on in his abdomen such as a hemorrhage since his gums are pale. Many times we see this presentation and find that the spleen has multiple tumors and is actively bleeding into the abdominal cavity. There may be something else bleeding or producing fluid in the abdomen as well. I would strongly recommend having him examined by a veterinarian and having x-rays taken of his abdomen to help figure out what is going on. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.

My old dog has a hard, distended stomach and pale gums. What's wrong?

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