Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed | 15 days old
My puppy has a really big stomach she eats but not that much for her to have such a big stomach is that something I should be worried about? And also after I feed her, her stomach gets as hard as a rock is that normal?
2 Answers
Published on January 3rd, 2017
If she is acting normal otherwise than it might just be that her stomach is full from the feeding. She could also have a parasite causing her stomach to be enlarged. Have a vet take a look at her to determine if she needs treatment. She may need to be dewormed with a broad spectrum dewormer.
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Published on July 10th, 2019
Thank you for submitting your question regarding Nala. I recommend that she sees a veterinarian. This is important to do any time a nee pet is acquired. A fecal test will be performed and deworming medication given. Parasites are the most common cause of a large belly in young. If you only see her belly enlarge after eating though this may be normal. Puppies are so small that food can physically enlarge the stomach after a meal. I hope this information helps!
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