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My puppy has a hard, bloated stomach and threw up. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 8 months and 12 days old | 45 lbs

My 8 month old lab pit mix puppy is looking bloated he is still walking around eating and drinking urinating and pooping properly he did throw up 2 times both containing food and he will let you touch his stomach he seems okay but his stomach is hard could it be he ate to fast?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 13th, 2018

He might have eaten something spoiled that is causing this. withhold food for 12 hours then offer Thor boiled boneless chicken and rice every 6 hours in small portions. if he is eating and not vomiting, continue with this diet for 2 days. After 2 days, you can put him back gradually on his normal food. If he continues vomiting or is not eating, take him to the vet to get treatment.

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