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My 8-week puppy ate too much food, bloated, diarrhea. What do I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 24 days old | 8 lbs

My 8 week old puppy got into his food bag and ate ALOT of it he’s super bloated and has pooped/diarrhead like 4 times in the past few hours hes can’t get comfortable and keeps moving around he’s breathing pretty fast also . But I can’t get him to a vet until the morning. What do I do?

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 8th, 2019

There is not much that can be done back home a part from monitor him, let him move wherever he wants to find the best and most comfortable position. Do not give him any more food and let him drink but not excessively. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

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