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My unspayed dog's stomach is swollen and she won't eat. Is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 9 months old | 15 lbs

My grandmother passed and i took her dog bailey, she never had her shots and for a week not her stomach has gotten swollen and she is not eating :( can you help me. i dont know what to do.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on October 22nd, 2018

First off, I'm very sorry your lost your grandmother! Please accept my condolences for your loss. I see that she isn't spayed, and I would be concerned Bailey could have a pyometra. This is an infection of the uterus that is fatal without treatment. It would cause her to not eat and have a swollen stomach. She needs to see a vet immediately, this is not something you can treat at home. Please take her into a vet now. Best of luck.

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