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My senior dog has a swollen belly, is lethargic, and vomiting. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Pinscher | Female | unspayed | 4.5 lbs

My10 yr old min pin has a firm distended abdomen, has been lethargic for 3 days and has had a couple of emesis. What can I try to help her?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 7th, 2019

I would take Bella into a vet immediately. I see that she isn't spayed, and I would be concerned that she could have a pyometra. A pyometra is an infection of the uterus that is fatal without treatment. Please take her into a vet now.

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