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Old 04-19-2011, 02:15 PM   #4
AlicetheYorkie
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Originally Posted by Patti View Post
How old os he? I had a pom with Cushing's and she had the swollen tummy. She was always hungry due to the Cushing's. It is a disease that usually affects older dogs. Also, when she went in to congestive heart failure she had a fluid filled belly and trouble breathing. Have they done blood work and xrays? I would start there if they haven't. I hope he gets better soon.
Cushing's was my first thought too. Is he pooping?, obstruction was my other thought. I agree, x-rays of his abdomin are definatly needed and then bloodwork if they don't find anything from the x-ray
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