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Is my German Shepherd bloated? Stomach bulging, blood work normal.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 7 years and 11 months old

Kindly advise Name: Rollz Breed: German Shepard Age 7 yrs female Her blood report attached, kindly advise. Her stomach is bulging like balloon.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on January 21st, 2018

First of all the blood test seem to be completely normal. secondly, a bulging stomach could be caused by many reasons such as a bloat, a tumor or a heart problem, none of which would show up on the blood test. i recommend taking her back to your vet in order to do an xray or ultrasound next.

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