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My American Bully is bloated with solid stool. Is it an emergency?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Bulldog (duplicate) | Male | neutered | 75 lbs

I HAVE A AMERICAN BULLY AROUND 2 YRS OLD HE IS BLOATED REAL BAD AND HIS STOOL IS SOLID

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 6th, 2018

If Chubbs indeed is bloated (ie since today) then this is an emergency and he needs to be taken to a vet immediately as he may have a twisted stomach (GDV) or extensive gas accumulation in his stomach that needs to be removed. If your dog has slowly gained a large belly (over weeks) and is drinking and urinating more than usual, maybe panting more than usual, then he may be suffering from an endocrine problem which needs to be investigated by a vet.

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