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Why is my puppy's stomach big, he's tired, unsteady, but still eating?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 28 days old | 30 lbs

Dogs tummy is huge. Unsteady when he try’s to walk. Very sluggish. Just wants to lay down and sleep. He still drinks and eats

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 29th, 2018

Poor guy! A big tummiy can be caused by a lot of things but in a puppy it is suspectd taht he may have a large intestinal parasite load. I would suggest getting him dewormed and having his stool tested for worms through your vet. Another possible cause is a rare congential abnormality, which can be detected usually with an abdominal x-ray. I hope that your pet Bebo doesn't have any kind of congential problem and just has a large worm load causing his abnormally large belly. Best wishes and take care!

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    Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on July 21st, 2020

    This presentation in puppies is likely to be due to the presence of gastrointestinal worms. Tape and roundworms infestations are possible and should be ideally checked as soon as possible and treat appropriately. These infections are usually easily resolved with prescription medications.

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