My dog had sudden pain after eating. Is it gas, bloat, or emergency vet?

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Hello, I have a 2 year old mutt and she was eating her dinner when all of a sudden she stopped and appeared in a lot of pain. She started pacing and trying to sit down, but would cry when she tried. When i went to check if she was bloated she yelped in pain well I touched her ribs. She paced for whined for about 30 minutes but she finally settled. She has drank water is now sleeping. Is there a chance this is just gas pain? Or should I be running her to the emergency vet that’s an hour away? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 1 year and 5 months old | 60 lbs

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, sorry to hear about Ferris. In dogs that develop and bloat, they will show signs of open mouth breathing, non-productive retching as if trying to vomit, severe abdominal pain, and bloated/distended abdomen. These signs don't generally subside without emergency intervention that requires surgery. If Ferris is now comfortable and sleeping then its likely she does not have a bloat especially after drinking water and keeping it down. However, it cannot be determined without getting her evaluated, so if Ferris continues to have the signs you saw initially, then I would indeed get her evaluated soon. Hope this helps and best of luck.

My dog had sudden pain after eating. Is it gas, bloat, or emergency vet?

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