Why is my Bernese Mountain Dog puppy not eating? Is it bloat?

I'm concerned about Beth based on your description. Being restless and in pain can be a sign of bloat, which is fatal without treatment. Because I can't see her in person to rule out bloat and also due to the fact that time is of the essence when treating bloat, I think it's best she sees a vet now. Please take her into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website.

I'm sorry to hear Zeus isn't feeling well. Not eating for a day and not drinking does concern me, and I would have him evaluated by a veterinarian. He could be having GI upset, but with large breed dogs there is a concern for a "bloat" situation, when the stomach actually twists in the abdomen and requires emergency surgery, as it is life threatening. In order to ensure it isn't something serious, or if he needs any treatment to get him feeling better, I would have him seen. Good luck!

The most common signs of bloat are retching without bringing up any material and restlessness. Bloat is a broad term for both a simple gas or food distension of the stomach or a GDV (gastric dilation volvulus) where the stomach gets filled with air and twists on itself so that the stomach contents cannot be emptied. I highly doubt that your 6 week old puppy is experiencing a bloat at such a young age. More common causes of a round and more firm abdomen include a parasite infestation or simply a full stomach after eating. Drinking excessive amounts of water can indicate urinary tract diseases (infection, crystals, etc.), or could be a variation of normal as she is growing. If she also begins urinating large volumes frequently or you observe any blood in her urine, take her to the vet for an exam and urinalysis. If your puppy is lethargic or trying to vomit or retch, certainly speak with her vet immediately. Otherwise, determine how much food she should be eating by examining the chart on her bag of dog food and divide this quantity into 4 smaller meals throughout the day so she is less likely to overeat at any point. Speak with your vet about having a stool sample analyzed for the presence of parasites. Make sure she has been dewormed several times. Products, such as Panacur, are available over the counter from most pet stores and provide broad spectrum deworming, even in puppies as young as 2 weeks old.

If Milo is resting and otherwise seems comfortable I would not worry about bloat. If you notice Milo seems uncomfortable, is panting or retching, and/or his abdomen seems distended or firm then he may be suffering from bloat. Keep an eye out for these symptoms and if you notice any of them I would recommend taking Milo to your vet immediately. If Milo does not want to eat tonight don't worry, he may just be overfull.

If there is no belching or stomach noises and he is non painful and not in distress then I would take his food and water away to let it digest. If he ate too much or ate too fast this can happen. You can give a small amount of mylanta to help dissolve some gas. If he is panting and unable to get comfortable then I would get him seen

I recommend you have him rechecked by a vet as soon as possible - although you do not mention his age or breed a 5ml feed of liquids should not cause bloating in a 5week old pup and it is vital he receive nutrition immediately in order to grow and develop. Contact the bluecross centre also to see if they have had any similar issues with his siblings

I would offer her the normal amount of food in tiny amounts over the next day or two. As in divide her daily ration into six feedings. Allow her plenty of water, and you can even add water to the food. If it is food bloat, she should feel better tomorrow. If she isn’t interested in food tonight or she tries retching or vomiting, she needs to see a vet ASAP.