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Stomach Gasses?
What does it mean when my dogs stomache is bug and hard but she wont eat or drink anything?
-And its not bloating
-And its not bloating
Hi again,
Im hoping shes not having spleen issues. Does the vet know that her stomach is hard on one side? I would get the xray. They don't cost that much and maybe the vet will let you do payments. She seems to be in pain. Let me know what happens.
Im hoping shes not having spleen issues. Does the vet know that her stomach is hard on one side? I would get the xray. They don't cost that much and maybe the vet will let you do payments. She seems to be in pain. Let me know what happens.
Oh and i forgot to mention that latley ive been feeling her stomache to see if anythings wrrong with it, and on one side its flat , and on the other side it feels like somethings in there, kinda like when a person is pregnet, and you feel their stomache, its round, and hard. Her tummy is like that but only on one side. And she doesnt feel any pain when i touch her tummy.
Thanks so much for the advice! And we did take her to the vet, and they said shes healthy, they wanted to do an x-ray, but right now wer kinda tight on money so were just gonna wait to see if she gets better -while savving up money of course- for the past few days shes still refues to eat but she has been drinking more fluids and she has been trying her hardest to be active but after a while of this she gets a bit tired and lays down. The thing that botheres me is that latley shes been finding cold places to lie down, for example the tile, in a corner, any place wher she can be left alone.
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If you have any reason to suspect this MIGHT be bloat, then this is a raging emergency. Dogs can, and often do die of this very very quickly. I would get her to the vet or emergency room as soon as you possibly can.
On the other hand....if it definitely isn't bloat....then it could possibly be fluid retention (ascites) where fluid gathers in the abdomen. A few different problems could cause this. And sometimes diuretics can help while the underlying condition is also treated.
A good idea would be to take her to a vet to be checked out.
On the other hand....if it definitely isn't bloat....then it could possibly be fluid retention (ascites) where fluid gathers in the abdomen. A few different problems could cause this. And sometimes diuretics can help while the underlying condition is also treated.
A good idea would be to take her to a vet to be checked out.
Hello again,
I found the information below. I know you said she is not "bloating" but I wanted to share with you just in case. This could be another possiblility. Although the best answer to your question is to get her to the vet.
"Humans who eat too much sometimes get a gassy, bloated feeling. It is uncomfortable and sometimes embarrassing, but it is not a serious problem. In dogs, however, bloat (also called gastric dilation) can be serious or even life-threatening.
Bloat occurs when air and gases accumulate in the stomach, causing it to swell like a balloon. A little bit of gassiness will usually go away on its own. But when bloat comes on suddenly, the stomach may swell so much that it twists within the abdominal cavity (called torsion), possibly cutting off its supply of blood.
The condition is rapidly fatal in dogs, causing shock, coma, and death within 6-12 hours. Always consult your dog's vet as he or she can take x-rays of the abdomen to confirm the diagnosis. It is characterized by stomach enlargement due to extreme gas and or dilation.
Dilation may follow by "volvulus" a twisting rotation of the stomach (or torsion). This closes both the esophagus and pylorus preventing the dog's stomach from relieving gas by belching; it also blocks the food to advance into the intestines and stops the suffering dog from getting rid of the food by vomiting.
The signs of bloat:
your dog's belly is swollen
he tries to vomit, but nothing comes up
he is drooling heavily
his gums are white or grey
his tummy is making gurgling noises
he refuses to eat, with one of the above signs
Although bloat can be serious, the remedies to help prevent it are really quite simple. Here is what veterinarians advise.
Feed yogurt
Your dog's digestive tract contains bacteria that help food digest properly. When there aren't enough of these bacteria, bloat-causing gas may accumulate. To improve digestion and prevent gas, it is suggested giving plain yogurt with no artificial sweeteners. Dogs over 15 pounds can have a teaspoon of live-culture yogurt once a day, while smaller dogs can have between one-quarter and one-half teaspoon daily."
I found the information below. I know you said she is not "bloating" but I wanted to share with you just in case. This could be another possiblility. Although the best answer to your question is to get her to the vet.
"Humans who eat too much sometimes get a gassy, bloated feeling. It is uncomfortable and sometimes embarrassing, but it is not a serious problem. In dogs, however, bloat (also called gastric dilation) can be serious or even life-threatening.
Bloat occurs when air and gases accumulate in the stomach, causing it to swell like a balloon. A little bit of gassiness will usually go away on its own. But when bloat comes on suddenly, the stomach may swell so much that it twists within the abdominal cavity (called torsion), possibly cutting off its supply of blood.
The condition is rapidly fatal in dogs, causing shock, coma, and death within 6-12 hours. Always consult your dog's vet as he or she can take x-rays of the abdomen to confirm the diagnosis. It is characterized by stomach enlargement due to extreme gas and or dilation.
Dilation may follow by "volvulus" a twisting rotation of the stomach (or torsion). This closes both the esophagus and pylorus preventing the dog's stomach from relieving gas by belching; it also blocks the food to advance into the intestines and stops the suffering dog from getting rid of the food by vomiting.
The signs of bloat:
your dog's belly is swollen
he tries to vomit, but nothing comes up
he is drooling heavily
his gums are white or grey
his tummy is making gurgling noises
he refuses to eat, with one of the above signs
Although bloat can be serious, the remedies to help prevent it are really quite simple. Here is what veterinarians advise.
Feed yogurt
Your dog's digestive tract contains bacteria that help food digest properly. When there aren't enough of these bacteria, bloat-causing gas may accumulate. To improve digestion and prevent gas, it is suggested giving plain yogurt with no artificial sweeteners. Dogs over 15 pounds can have a teaspoon of live-culture yogurt once a day, while smaller dogs can have between one-quarter and one-half teaspoon daily."
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