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My puppy's stomach is big after eating. Should I worry about bloat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Wirehaired Pointer | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 26 days old | 22 lbs

My puppy ate 2.5-3 cups of food and her stomach looks large. Nervous of bloat

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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Published on September 8th, 2020

Cass did eat a lot of food, so that can make her stomach look big. Keep a close eye on her, and rest her. No running, jumping, or playing. Do not take her for walk for at least two hours after this meal. If you see her stomach get larger, trying to vomit but can't, pacing, restless, anxiety, or excessive drooling, then those are signs of bloat and you have to take her into a vet immediately. I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Stephanie Echols, DVM

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    Published on July 20th, 2017

    After dogs eat a lot of food, their stomach can look bloated. Sometimes dogs do over-eat. If she isn't vomiting or acting lethargic, you can continue to monitor her. You didn't mention her age, but if she is young, I would have her stool checked for parasites, because that can also cause a stomach to look distended. If she starts vomiting or acting lethargic, I recommend seeing a vet ASAP.

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