My puppy ate too much, is swollen but not in pain. Should I worry?

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hi my.puppy has.got.to my.other.dogs food and.eaten.way to much that was this.morn.and she.is.still.swollen. she's runni.g about.fine.and.not.in.pain? should.i be.worried? Pet's info: Dog | French Bulldog | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 7 days old | 10 lbs

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

Although bloat can be potentially very serious, as long as she is mobile, not painful and not exhibiting any non-productive vomiting/empty wretching it should work its way out. Some gentle laxatives such as medical grade liquid paraffin mixed in soft food or cat hairball paste can be helpful. Try to encourage drinking also to stimulate digestion. I would expect some diarrhoea and possibly mild vomiting but any shivering, wretching or respiratory distress is a medical emergency. Dry kibble is especially concerning as it continues to swell after being eaten.

My puppy ate too much, is swollen but not in pain. Should I worry?

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