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My dog's stomach is distended. What could be wrong while I wait for results?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | 10 years and 6 months old

MY DOGS STOMACH SEEMS DISTENDED. MY VET TOOK X-RAYS TO RULE OUT LIVER AND HEART ENLARGEMENT. HAVENT GOTTEN RESULTS AS OF YET PLEASE ADVISE

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on June 26th, 2019

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Donnablu. I'm so sorry she is ill. In a dog her age, heart disease would be concern, as well as liver problems or even cancer. I would wait for the results, which is super hard to do, and then treatment options will be discussed with you. Best of luck.

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