Living with dogs makes you learn so much about their health and the functioning of the body. You can be surprised at how similar their bodies are to humans. If you hear your dog’s stomach making noises, do not be surprised because, like humans’, dog’s stomachs rumble and gurgle. 

There are two main reasons your dog’s stomach will gurgle: hunger and digestion. A dog’s digestive system is very similar to humans; therefore, the issue of gas accumulating in the intestines to the stomach is the leading cause of noises in our dog’s stomach. 

Let’s learn how hunger and digestion cause stomach noises.

1. Hunger

When your dog is hungry, nothing is left in their digestive tract. The only thing present is air. As air moves from the small intestines to the stomach, you hear your dog’s stomach rumbling and gurgling.

It is thus very common to hear dogs’ stomachs making noises while sleeping. Your dog could be hungry at night, and their stomach will rumble. You will also find a dog’s stomach gurgling in the morning. It is very normal, as your dog has woken up hungry.

Stomach gurgling for a hungry dog can be solved only by giving them food. Make sure your dog eats enough food during mealtimes. For younger dogs, if the gurgling is very frequent, provide more meals throughout the day to help stop the noses from entering your dog’s stomach.

2. Digestion

If your dog is well fed but continues making noises in their stomach, it could be having a problem with their digestion. For example, when your dog eats very fast, it will take in a lot of gas as it chews quickly.

As a result, your dog will have so much gas build up in their stomachs, and as digestion takes place, the gas will cause gurgles in their gut. You can help your dog eat slowly by buying bowls designed to make your dog struggle to reach their food so they can slow down.

Should I Be Concerned If My Dog’s Stomach Is Making Noises?

No, you should not be worried if your dog starts making noises in their stomachs. However, you must watch out for other symptoms that indicate your dog has health problems. 

Here are the reasons why you should consider visiting a veterinarian:

A. My Dog’s Stomach Is Gurgling Like Crazy, and He Won’t Eat

Loss of appetite in a dog is among the severe symptoms that your dog is sick. A dog’s appetite loss can be caused by a bloated stomach filled with gas. A bloated stomach can be caused by a dog reacting to something foreign they have taken.

Foreign objects will also cause rumbling in your dog if they block the intestines and thus cause gas buildup. It would be best if you visited your dog so that they can help identify and provide medications that will enable your dog to eat and thus push out any objects that could be blocking your dog’s intestines.

B. The Dog’s Stomach Is Making Noises and Diarrhea

Diarrhea in dogs can be caused by dietary indiscretion caused by eating food from the garbage. However, severe diarrhea is often caused by intestine infections caused mainly by bacteria or intestinal worms.

Diarrhea can also be a symptom of allergies, organ dysfunction, inflammatory bowel disease, and other illnesses. The gurgling in your dog is caused by fluids and gas moving in the intestines. If diarrhea lasts more than 24 hours, you should visit a veterinarian.

C. Dog Stomach Gurgling and Vomiting

Vomiting in dogs is quite rare; when it happens, your dog is experiencing significant discomfort. Vomiting and gurgling in your dog’s stomach could result from inflamed intestines or gastric infections. Changes in your dog’s diet and eating unnecessary things like grass could also cause stomach upsets.

Vomiting is also a significant characteristic of pancreatitis, a condition that also causes severe discomfort and pain in dogs. Make sure to take your dog to see a veterinarian when you notice that your dog is vomiting often and their stomach continues to make loud noises.

D. Dog Stomach Gurgling and Mucus in Stool

Small amounts of mucus in the stool are normal for a dog. However, if you notice larger quantities, then you should be concerned. In this case, you will check out other characteristics that show your dog is in discomfort.

Besides stomach rumbling, your dog may have lethargy and a loss of appetite. If the mucus has a color, take your dog to the vet, as they could have colitis, a disease that entails inflammation of the lower gut of your dog.

Senior Dog Stomach Rumbling

If you notice more rumbling in your senior dog, watch out for acid reflux. Acid reflux in senior dogs is common and may cause your dog much discomfort. Changing your dog’s diet can be very helpful in reducing the reflux, and your old dog will be comfortable.

What Can You Give a Dog with a Gurgling Stomach?

1. Give Gut-Soothing Meals

They include boiled rice, chicken, and blanched broccoli. Ensure the meals you give to your dogs are also dog-safe to avoid poisoning them.

2. Give Your Dog Probiotics

You can give your dog protein treats that can aid digestion, such as rabbit ears with fur. The fur is very efficient in helping clear the gut and thus aid in digestion.

3. Give Your Dog Small but Frequent Meals

Avoid giving your dog one big meal to ensure their stomach has some food throughout the day. This will significantly reduce the rate of gurgling in your dog’s stomach.

Key Take Away

Dogs are fun to care for and being attentive to how their bodies behave is essential to ensuring you understand their needs.

Always create time to spend with your dog so you can notice things like stomach gurgles and any other body changes to know when your dog is sick and when they are completely okay. Dogs are like our babies; they need our care and attention.

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