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Why is my dog's stomach so bloated and hard?

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It's the accumulation of fluid in the abdomen, which in turn, causes swelling. There are many reasons why your dog may experience ascites. Common reasons include heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease, or intestinal diseases. Puppies can get it from various infectious diseases.


Why does my dogs stomach feel hard?

Why Does My Dog's Belly Feel Hard? The most common reasons that your dog's belly feels hard are gastric dilation volvulus, peritonitis, Cushing's syndrome, and ascites. Eating too fast may also cause bloating.

How do you get rid of bloat in dogs?

There are no home remedies, medications, or supplements that are safe or effective to give a dog that is suffering from GDV/Bloat. No amount of Gas-X® or any other at-home or over-the-counter treatment will cure or help a dog or prevent GDV from developing.

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