puppy with bloated belly

[betty609]

My 11 week old bichon puppy appears to be having pain, because she is yelping without apparent reason. When I checked to see why she is crying out, all I can see that doesn't seem normal is that her stomach feels hard and bloated. I wondered if it would be okay to give her 1/2 ml of lactolose, that was prescribed for her mother when she had what appeared to be the same problem after eating too much at one time?

[ginger899]

Lactulose is a stool-softener, so do you think her hard swollen belly is a result of constipation? Have you seen her do a bowel movement?
I can't imagine Lactulose being a remedy for over-eating...? Not unless it somehow caused constipation with hard stools.
A swollen belly, especially if she doesn't feel well, could be a few different things. Unless you know for SURE she's constipated. And even then, administer laxatives only after consulting the vet.
A good idea might be to get her to the vet. A swollen belly with obvious pain could be something serious, and needs checking out a.s.a.p.

[seeana]

That wont do any harm but you must feed little and often NEVER one big meal.When adult I feed twice a day never have any probs.....

If she does not improve you must your Vet for advice as soon as possible.