My 7-week-old puppy's belly is extended but he seems fine. Why?

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Hi, I have a 7 week old puppy with an extended belly. He’s asleep right now and before that he was acting his normal playful self. He doesn’t appear to be showing any other signs of bloat but I’m still a bit worried. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered

Tomasz Wnuk · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Enlarged, hard belly often results from eating too much and too quickly. In this case, the belly all of the sudden gets big, about 20-40 minutes after eating. As long as your Ziggy is comfortable, not crying and his energy level is normal you just need to monitor him at home. The mild bloat should get better in 4-6 hrs time. Chronic abdominal distention in puppies in most cases is related to gastrointestinal worms. If Ziggy has not been de-wormed yet, please do it as soon as possible. You can buy worming medications at the vets but also in pet shops and online - you can get them over-the-counter.

My 7-week-old puppy's belly is extended but he seems fine. Why?

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