My cocker spaniel has a bloated stomach and pale gums. Is it serious?

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my cocker spaniel has had two bouts of some sort of infection where their scabs around his eyes his nose and the bottom of his muzzle and prednisone clear that up both times but this last time he still has the bloated stomach for the last 2 weeks but today I noticed he has the gums and the pink of his eyes they aren't red like they're supposed to be there pink and he still has the bloated stomach could you please help and thank you God bless. Pet's info: Dog | English Cocker Spaniel | Male | 11 years and 8 months old | 33 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

That is odd. I recommend to have Hersey examined again by the veterinarian. Without an exam, it's impossible to know if the bloated belly is related to the skin condition or is something else. Bloated tummies can indicate many things from mild constipation to endocrine disease to fluid in the abdomen (which is bad). He may need an x-ray to figure out what is going on. The skin lesions could also represent a few things. Allergies or autoimmune conditions typically respond to steroids. A minor ski irritation would also respond. I recommend to ask your veterinarian what they think is going on. An endocrine disease could cause skin lesions but they may or may not clear up with steroids. Lastly, a change in gum color could indicate a change in the blood pressure, a change in fluid status in the body or even blood loss (if they are pale). I recommend to have Hershey examined today. The veterinarian may need some diagnostics to figure out what is and is not happening. I hope they figure it out quickly. Please feel free to post any additional questions.

My cocker spaniel has a bloated stomach and pale gums. Is it serious?

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