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My dog's belly is hard after overeating. Is he okay or is it bloat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Male | unneutered | 8 years and 8 months old | 22 lbs

Got into doig food and ate too much, arou d 4 pm e st. It's 10 pm e st and abdomen is swollen and hard but he is sleeping and has no other "dog bloat" symptoms.

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 7th, 2018

Hello. It is good that Twizzler is sleeping quietly. As long as he remains comfortable with no signs of GI distress, then he will digest his super meal. If he should develop any retching, gagging, vomiting or diarrhea, please see your veterinarian, but most of the food should move out by morning. Thank you.

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