A big belly in dogs may be caused by indigestion, ascites, pregnancy, parasite infection, etc. First of all, if the dog eats too much at one time, a large amount of food will flood into the gastrointestinal tract, which will cause abdominal distension. Secondly, if you touch the dog’s belly and it feels like there is water inside, it may be caused by ascites, and you need to go to the pet hospital to extract the ascites in time for treatment. Furthermore, if the dog has been mated recently, you should consider whether it is pregnant. Finally, if the dog only has a big belly but is very thin, it may be that there are parasites in the body and it needs to be dewormed in time.

1. Indigestion

Dogs usually devour their meals, so if the owner feeds the dog too much, causing a large amount of food to accumulate in the gastrointestinal tract, it will cause the dog's stomach to bulge. big. This is a normal phenomenon. As long as the dog does not have vomiting, diarrhea or other abnormal conditions, the owner does not need to worry. The owner can give the dog some probiotics to promote digestion and feed them regularly and quantitatively.

2. Ascites

Dogs suffering from ascites will also have a big belly, and there will be fluctuations on palpation. Therefore, the owner can gently pat the dog's abdomen. If there is a undulating sensation or a feeling like hitting a water balloon, then the owner needs to suspect whether the dog's abdomen is full of gas or water. At this time, it is recommended that the owner promptly consult a pet doctor for abdominal B-ultrasound and DR examination to identify the cause of ascites and provide treatment.

3. Pregnancy

If the dog has mated recently, the abdominal circumference will increase during the middle and late stages of pregnancy, and the dog will have an increased appetite. Case. At this time, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to the pet hospital for a B-ultrasound examination in time to determine whether there is a fetus in the dog's body.

4. Parasite infection

If the dog has a big belly but is really thin, it may be infected with parasites, because parasites are abundant in the gastrointestinal tract. Reproduction will cause the belly to become enlarged, and vomiting and diarrhea may occur, and worms can even be seen in vomit or excrement. At this time, it means that the dog's parasitic infection is very serious. You need to consult a pet doctor in time to choose the appropriate anthelmintic drug to deworm the dog.