However, if you feel the sitz baths are helping then there is no harm in doing this. If you are able to have a vet look at him they may be able to put a small needle into his belly and see if they can drain any fluid off. Whether there is fluid from a tumor or from heart ...
My first thought when I read what you wrote is that she might have an infection in her uterus. This is called a pyometra. This can cause her belly to be swollen and can cause her to urinate more than usual. Pyometra is very serious. It can be treated but most dogs need emergency ...
It's also possible that he has eaten something that has become lodged in his intestines. Again, this is a serious problem. It could be that what we thought was difficulty in having a bowel movement actually was straining because of cramping. If he is really sore in his belly he may hav...
Put your left hand under his belly to support his weight and then with your right hand push one by one down his vertebrae. What we are looking for are signs of pain or discomfort. Sometimes when there is pain the dog will buckle down under the pressure of your touch. Or, sometimes the...