Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 8 months old | 82 lbs
Dog is slightly bloated and not eating. He is acting fine, and not trying to puke at all. He is a chocolate Lab. 82lbs
1 Answer
Published on April 22nd, 2019
Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Abdominal distension can be due to organ enlargement, such as a full stomach, ie. if Remi ate a lot of food recently. Other options include fluid within the abdomen, which would be less common in a younger puppy. As long as Remi isn't acting abnormally, i.e. no vomiting or retching, no diarrhea, or excessive lethargy, I recommend monitoring him tonight. If he still seems bloated in the morning or isn't acting himself, he should be seen by a veterinarian. Your vet may recommend x-rays to look at his stomach and other organs. I hope this is helpful!
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