Does my puppy have a bloated stomach?

Posted 30th May 2008

Hi, i got a puppy yesterday and it looks like it has a bloated stomach although he seems in no pain and his belly isnt hard. He is also going toilet ok so maybe im just paranoid.

Its 11 weeks and its a jack russell.

Pics in the second post.

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Dan

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30th May 2008

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30th May 2008

Sorry about the unclear pictures, had to use my phones camera.

30th May 2008

no, its just fat

30th May 2008

Watch out, doggy professional about! Has he been wormed?

30th May 2008

Lol he does like to eat

30th May 2008

Lulu'sMammy;2210704
Watch out, doggy professional about! Has he been wormed?

Yeah he has been wormed, although i was told that it will only kill the live worms not the worm eggs so he could have more now i suppose, his doo-doo doesnt look like it has worms.:thumbsup:

deleted43152

30th May 2008

best take him to a vet for a check-up just to be on the safe side, sometimes it can be the sign of worms!

30th May 2008

Most puppies have fat tums, make sure the pup is wormed and if you are still worried take puppy to the vet.
It looks healthy enough to me.

30th May 2008

When was he last wormed and with what product? Also can you see any little "grains of rice" in his poop, or round his bum bum?
Is it just after eaten or all the time?

30th May 2008

bitseylango;2210719
best take him to a vet for a check-up just to be on the safe side, … best take him to a vet for a check-up just to be on the safe side, sometimes it can be the sign of worms!

sophie***;2210722
Most puppies have fat tums, make sure the pup is wormed and if you are … Most puppies have fat tums, make sure the pup is wormed and if you are still worried take puppy to the vet. It looks healthy enough to me.

Hi, i rang the vet today and got an appointment next tuesday, i didnt mention the bloated belly as i thought it was ok as he doesnt seem in any pain at all and when he lays down he gets comfortable easily.

I think ill take him to the vets tomorrow just to get a quick check up

deleted55054

30th May 2008

Awwww he looks so cute!!!!! I just wanna come and munch him!!!! Ohhh I wonder how those puppies are doing that was on here? They were gorgeous too!!

30th May 2008

midjet666;2210754
Awwww he looks so cute!!!!! I just wanna come and munch him!!!! Ohhh I … Awwww he looks so cute!!!!! I just wanna come and munch him!!!! Ohhh I wonder how those puppies are doing that was on here? They were gorgeous too!!

well, we know who not to give puppies to!

30th May 2008

Lulu'sMammy;2210734
When was he last wormed and with what product? Also can you see any … When was he last wormed and with what product? Also can you see any little "grains of rice" in his poop, or round his bum bum?Is it just after eaten or all the time?

I cant see no grains of rice in his poop or near his bum. Also i dont know when he was last wormed, i forgot to ask, i will call tomorrow to find out.

Is there worming products i can buy in the shops that will work ok?

30th May 2008

kcnw9;2210765
I cant see no grains of rice in his poop or near his bum. Also i dont … I cant see no grains of rice in his poop or near his bum. Also i dont know when he was last wormed, i forgot to ask, i will call tomorrow to find out.Is there worming products i can buy in the shops that will work ok?

A puppy will have worms if the mother had them. I would advise you to get tablets from your vet, you will need to know the puppys weight and you don't need to see the vet for this, just ask at the desk for a puppy worming tablet.
Hope this helps.

30th May 2008

Definately needs worming!! When you buy them they always say wormed but sometimes they just put it in the food and some get it and some don't.

30th May 2008

Puppies always have podgy tummies, as long as he has been wormed I wouldn't stress.

30th May 2008

Thanks for the help everyone, his stomach is warmer than the rest of his body, is that normal?

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30th May 2008

I wouldnt use any products for worming, that you buy from a pet shop. The vets is best! Let us know how you get on x

30th May 2008

Lulu'sMammy;2211085
I wouldnt use any products for worming, that you buy from a pet shop. The … I wouldnt use any products for worming, that you buy from a pet shop. The vets is best! Let us know how you get on x

Thanks, ill go to my vet tomorrow and pick up some stuff, hopefully he is ok and i am just paranoid. He seems completely happy:-D

30th May 2008

AWWW he's the image of my dog when he was a pup. I think it might just be his stance sometimes I look at mine and think hes a strange shape but I just think its typical Jack Russel but if your worried bes to get him checked out to ease your mind.

30th May 2008

My dogs' tummies always seemed warmer than the rest of them!

30th May 2008

Ive never had a problem with worms, and this is my two girls fatty tummys i just wanna nibble them! Yum yum!

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31st May 2008

Most young puppies have podgy bellies let us know how you get on at the vets

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31st May 2008

Lulu'sMammy;2211203
Ive never had a problem with worms, and this is my two girls fatty tummys … Ive never had a problem with worms, and this is my two girls fatty tummys i just wanna nibble them! Yum yum!

Aw, little cuties:-D