My senior dog's belly is bloated and she's throwing up. What's wrong?

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Timberlynn's abdomen , near her ribs seems to be bloated. Shes also been throwing up alot lately also. Its been this way for a few weeks now & im beginning to worry. She is getting to be a senior dog, is this something i should worry about? Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 9 years and 4 months old | 70 lbs

Catherine Stecyk · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Since Timberblynn is an older girl, I would be worried about the possibility of some type of cancer causing her clinical signs. She may have a mass causing enlargement of one or many of her abdominal organs, such as her liver, and leading to her feeling sick and vomiting. I recommend making an appointment with your veterinarian to have her seen. Your vet can perform an exam and see if he/she can palpate any masses or organ abnormalities. Your vet may also recommend bloodwork and/or imaging to see any changes in her abdomen. In the meantime, you can try offering her a bland diet suck as boiled chicken and rice, however I feel strongly that she should see your veterinarian. I hope this is helpful!

My senior dog's belly is bloated and she's throwing up. What's wrong?

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