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Why is my 8-week-old Husky puppy bloated? Is it GDV or worms?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 20 days old | 13.1 lbs

My dog is bloated and I’m worried he’s 8 week a Siberian Husky and I can’t tell if it’s GDV he is very playful though.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on May 28th, 2018

GDV at this age is not common and as he is active it is even more unlikely. at this age the most common cause of such a bloat is worm infestation, you need to take him to the vet and get him dewormed.

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