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Dog's belly keeps making gurgling sounds

Usually, a dog's belly does not make noise, and the gurgling sound should be a sign of gastrointestinal discomfort. Observe your dog's eating habits, if the dog shows abnormalities, loss of appetite, it is recommended to go to a regular pet hospital for inspection. Parasites can also cause a gurgling sound in the belly, dogs need to be dewormed regularly, both internally and externally.

Reasons for a dog's belly making gurgling sounds

  1. Hunger: Usually, when a dog is hungry, its belly will make gurgling sounds. This is a phenomenon caused by gases pressed by the intestines. 2. Gastrointestinal discomfort: When a dog has gastrointestinal discomfort such as diarrhea, the gastrointestinal tract accelerates its peristalsis, causing the dog's belly to make gurgling sounds. 3. Indigestion: When dog food is suddenly changed or difficult-to-digest food is eaten, gastrointestinal problems occur, and the gastrointestinal tract accelerates its peristalsis to help digest the food.

Symptoms of dog gastrointestinal discomfort

Dogs with gastrointestinal discomfort may show vomiting, with foamy mucoid and gastric juice. The vomit may contain blood, bile, and mucosal fragments depending on the nature of the lesion. There may also be mild abdominal pain, curling up in a cold dark place, abdominal tension, mild yellow-white tongue coating, rapid dehydration, yellowish urine, diarrhea, or constipation. If these symptoms are found, medical treatment and diet adjustment should be started.

Treatment for canine gastroenteritis

In the early stage of gastroenteritis, it is generally recommended to fasting and water deprivation. Observe and give some warm water and probiotics to adjust the gastrointestinal tract. If the symptoms do not improve, treat symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. If conditions permit, intravenous therapy is recommended, which can correct ion and acid-base balance while fasting. It can also supplement nutrition.