Your dog’s stomach may appear larger than normal and feel tight, hard, or bloated.
Some dogs may whimper, yelp, or flinch when their belly is touched.
Swollen or hard belly
Your dog may gag, retch, or try to throw up, but nothing comes out.
Sometimes, only a little foamy saliva or mucus is expelled.
Trying to vomit but nothing comes out
Your dog may produce more drool than usual, which may be thick and foamy.
Drooling happens because your dog is feeling nauseous and in distress.
Excessive drooling
Dogs with bloat often seem anxious, uncomfortable, and unable to settle.
They may pace, stand up, lie down, and change positions repeatedly without relief.
Restlessness and pacing
Breathing may become shallow, rapid, or labored.
Your dog may pant excessively even if they haven’t exercised.
Heavy, fast, or difficult breathing
Instead of being a healthy pink, gums may look pale, bluish, or dark red.
This is a sign of poor circulation and oxygen loss, which can be fatal if untreated.
Pale, blue, or dark red gums
Your dog may become very weak, shaky, or lethargic.
In severe cases, they may collapse and struggle to get up.