Help! Bloated tummy!

Lyla went to daycare today and when I picked her up and put her in the car she yelped. I didn't think anything of it, just thought maybe I picked her up funny and it hurt her shoulder or something. Now, about an hour ago, I realize that her tummy is swollen and it is REALLY hard (not hugely swollen, I can't quite determine if its in my mind or not, but it is definitely hard which shouldn't be normal, right?). She is still eating and drinking, I've seen her pee outside, but I'm not positive if she's had a BM or not. I called and left a message at the daycare, but they're closed, so I probably won't hear back from them until tomorrow. Lyla is acting lethargic, but I would expect that after a long day of daycare. However, she is tired but hasn't actually slept yet. She seems restless, moving from bed to bed to couch to floor.

I already called the emergency clinic and they said watch for vomiting or bloody diarrhea. I am so stressed about it now though that I know I won't be able to sleep all night. Anyone know what could cause a bloated, hard tummy?? (and she is spayed, so there is no chance its a surprise pregnancy)

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Permalink Reply by Bev Levy on November 21, 2009 at 9:20am

Actually, I can guess at the cost! Misty our doberman has had three stomach obstructions. Surgery has been very expensive. Now that she lives with us we are very careful to crate her when no one is watching. We call her the Million Dollar dog! (it is $200 to walk in the door at our 24 hour clinic)

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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on November 21, 2009 at 9:31am

Can't say I know the price of a corgi enema and I hope I never have to find out!!!

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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on November 21, 2009 at 9:02am

I'm so glad she's ok...you just never know and it's better that you found out than to sit up all night wondering and then have to take her in anyways! I would definately let the day care know too so they can be more cautious or observant! I worry about this if I'm gone for a long time that my Aussie could knock over my food container on my bakers rack and they could have a feeding frenzie! So I guess she had her Thanksgiving dinner a little early! Lots of people may be feeling like her in a few days!

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Permalink Reply by Kristin on November 25, 2009 at 10:26pm

Something very similar to this happened to my Gunni last night. We fed her 1c of food at night like usual and within 15 min she was as big as the blueberry girl on Willie Wonka. We rushed her to the ER where they took x-rays (and said it was full of food, even though she only had one cup) After spending the night, we took her to the vet in the am and they watched her and hooked her up to IV's. It's been about 24hrs now and she is smaller, but still all bloated. How long did it take before Lyla's tummy was back to size? I'm worried sick about my puppy :(