My dog's left side is bloated and hard after vet visit. Should I return?

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I took my dog (age 4/M) to the vet yesterday due to some abnormal abdominal bloating in my dog. My dog was checked over and she (the vet) cleared him for GDV and said an X-ray would be unnecessary but the bloating still hasn’t subsided and his left side of his stomach feels abnormally hard. My dog does not seem noticibly distressed, touching his bloated stomach does not seem to bother him; he is eating and drinking fine and is up moving about fine. Should I take my dog back to the vet?

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

I personally would return for an x-ray and/or ultrasound. Bloating like that is not normal. I'm glad it is not a GDV but there could be an abdominal mass or an enlarged organ (spleen, liver) that may be pushing the side of the abdomen out. They are often not overly ill with an abdominal mass unless it gets to the point of pushing on the stomach or colon causing discomfort and pain. It is better to be safe than sorry. If this was just gas it should have subsided by now on it's own. If you don't want to take him back that is completely up to you. All you can do then is just monitor him for any worsening signs.

My dog's left side is bloated and hard after vet visit. Should I return?

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