2007-01-29 01:32:36 · 9 answers · asked by wayneholli 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You don't provide much information on your dog, so it's really hard for those of us who are familiar with certain breeds to help with a diagnosis. While it could be worms, it could also be something more serious.
If your dog's belly looks like a "pot belly" (kind of like a pig) then it might be cushings disease. My chi had cushings - and I took him to the vet because I was concerned about his belly and knew that he didn't have worms or a blockage.
Here is a link that provides more info. Keep in mind, that although there are a lot of other symptoms listed, not all will appear - and a distended or swollen belly might be the only visible sign of this disease.
http://www.caninecushings.net/
If your dog is diagnosed with cushings, I recommend that you seek out a veterinary specialist that deals with internal medicine.
If you find out that this is what your dog has, you may contact me directly at rellimrefinnej@yahoo.com and I will be happy to answer any questions that I can - cushings is a tough disease to manage.
Best of luck to you and your little one.
2007-01-29 03:12:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without any other info, I would either have worms or have an intestinal blockage. Keep track of what it eats and drinks and it's bowel movements. If it doesn't go down by the end of the day, or if the dog starts showing signs of distress, take it into the vet.
2007-01-29 01:45:07 · answer #2 · answered by larsor4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old is the chihuahua? Puppy or adult?
Make sure it's dewormed. Worms can cause belly swelling.
2007-01-29 01:40:30 · answer #3 · answered by heatherlc02 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old is it? Is it a male or a female? It could be worms, or if female,and she's not fixed, possible pregnancy. The vet would be able to tell you why it's little belly is swollen.
2007-01-29 01:50:53 · answer #4 · answered by Chihuahua Lover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be worms, eaten to much, or disease it might start to develop soon.. you should take it to the vet right away.
any recent symptoms showing such as vomiting or diarrhea. still take it to the vet right away. Take a good care of this adorable dog.
2007-01-29 01:54:48 · answer #5 · answered by Jillian H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes definatly sounds like worms but she may have swallowed somthing if she is off her food or acting strange either way take her to the vet
2007-01-29 01:40:52 · answer #6 · answered by ceri b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you dewormed it? That is a classic sign. I hope you take your dog to the vet.
2007-01-29 02:09:20 · answer #7 · answered by LakeviewChitown 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be worms. Take it to the vet, though.
2007-01-29 01:37:46 · answer #8 · answered by Portmanteau 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have your Uncle Chester take a paternity test. That perv.
2007-01-29 02:16:59 · answer #9 · answered by traila_dwella 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋