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Species: Dog Breed: papillion mixed with Age: 2-5 years
my dog had a bloated stomach and had trouble going to the bathroom and the next day he went to the bathroom but now he is laying down on his stomach and wen anybody touches his stomach area he wnines in pain and he is just there wat should i do wats wrong with him plz help me
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Dr. Marie replied:
I'm sorry to hear that Hunter is not feeling well. It sounds like he is quite sick and likely needs to see a vet.
There are a number of things that could be causing his symptoms.
One possibility is a condition called bloat. However, this is not very common in little dogs (but can still happen). With bloat the stomach twists and fills up with air. It is very painful and if not treated will lead to death.
It's also possible that he has eaten something that has become lodged in his intestines. Again, this is a serious problem.
It could be that what we thought was difficulty in having a bowel movement actually was straining because of cramping. If he is really sore in his belly he may have a condition called pancreatitis. Pancreatitis is usually caused by eating something really fatty but often we don't find the cause. Pancreatitis is life threatening and needs to be treated in a veterinary hospital.
I wish I could tell you more, but the best advice I can give you is to see your vet right away.
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