My dog's stomach is hard and bloated, but he's acting normal. What's wrong?

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Hi! My dogs stomach feels a little hard and it looks bloated. He acts normal though. Is it something I should worry about? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 4 years and 11 months old | 17 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Hi, and thanks for your question. These signs could be compatible with abdominal pain/discomfort but an inflammation of the gastrointestinal system and surrounding organs (like pancreas and liver). At this stage I would just recommend to monitor her and have her checked in case the signs persist or you notice any vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, inappetence. Antibiotics and possibly further investigations (like abdominal imaging as ultrasound or radiographs) may be needed. 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!

My dog's stomach is hard and bloated, but he's acting normal. What's wrong?

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