There are many reasons for a dog's stomach to appear bloated. Your dog may actually have a bloated stomach or a bloated abdomen. A bloated stomach can be caused by eating too much in too short a time period, or simply be because he has a deep chest. read more
If your dog's abdomen looks bloated or unusual, get your pet to a veterinary hospital or emergency veterinarian immediately, as timing can be critical. Some causes of stomach swelling in dogs include: Bloat / Gastric Dilation Volvulus. Called "the mother of all emergencies," untreated gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV) can be fatal to a dog within hours. Bloat happens when gas or food stretch a dog's stomach. read more
Bloat is a serious and life-threatening disorder that occurs when a dog’s stomach becomes bloated because it’s full of food, foreign material, excess gas, fluid, or foam. It can happen very quickly and should be addressed as an emergency. read more