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Why is my 3-week-old puppy's tummy bloated, hard, and won't drink?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

She had babies 3 weeks agin bow one of the babaies strugeks toe drink and hes tummy is bolated and hard and mothe is really dry what can it be and what can i do to help the baby

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 23rd, 2018

Try a warm compress and to stimulate him to go to the bathroom. You can try a small of karo syrup as this can help them go to the bathroom. If there is no progress then may need to see a vet to what else is going on

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