My dog's belly is hard and painful, but no vomiting. What's wrong?

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My dogs stomach/abdominal area seems ridged and a bit distended. Theres is also pain as he verbally cries when i lift him. He is in obvious discomfort, but no vomiting or diarrhea has occured.

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, I am sorry to hear about your dog. Even though your dog has not demonstrated any vomiting or diarrhea I am concerned that he could still have a problem going on in his abdomen. Depending on what type of dog he is, it is possibly that he is experiencing bloat. Alternatively he could have pancreatitis, which can be very uncomfortable. I would definitely recommend having him seen by your veterinarian or an ER veterinarian if need be so that they can assess him and help get to the bottom of what's going on. They may recommend abdominal x-rays and bloodwork. They can also give him pain medications if warranted. Hope this helps, good luck!

My dog's belly is hard and painful, but no vomiting. What's wrong?

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