{"id":5052,"date":"2019-10-17T09:18:52","date_gmt":"2019-10-17T08:18:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tails.com\/blog\/?p=5052"},"modified":"2023-02-17T12:07:37","modified_gmt":"2023-02-17T12:07:37","slug":"dog-stomach-gurgling-what-does-it-mean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tails.com\/blog\/dog-stomach-gurgling-what-does-it-mean\/","title":{"rendered":"Dog stomach gurgling: what does it mean?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If your cuddle time has ever been interrupted by a dog stomach gurgle, you may have wondered what all the noise was about.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those tummy rumbles have various causes, and soft intermittent gurgles are perfectly normal. But sometimes gurgling can indicate a serious health issue. Below we reveal the common causes of dog stomach rumbling and when you should be concerned. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common causes of dog stomach gurgling<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Normal digestion \u2013 <\/strong>In most cases, dog stomach noises are nothing to worry about. Just as our own tummies can gurgle randomly throughout the day, our furry friends can too. It\u2019s a normal part of digestion and breaking down food. Also known as Borborygmi, gurgling noises often happen as gas moves through the gastrointestinal tract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hunger \u2013 <\/strong>Hunger growls are slightly louder than typical digestion sounds, and occur when your dog has gone a while without food. If your dog has regular hunger rumbles, try introducing smaller, more frequent meal times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air \u2013 <\/strong>If your dog eats too quickly they can ingest air at the same time, which can lead to excessive gurgling. If eating too fast is an issue for your dog, try using a slow feed bowl or making a game out of meal times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Change in diet \u2013 <\/strong>A sudden change in your dog\u2019s diet can play havoc with their digestion. You should switch their diet<\/a> gradually to avoid an upset tum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eating something they shouldn\u2019t \u2013<\/strong> Dogs are notorious scavengers and will eat almost anything. But if they eat something new or too rich, this can result in stomach gurgling. Even those seemingly innocent table scraps can send your dog\u2019s tummy off kilter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When is it a cause for concern?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The above causes are relatively harmless and aren\u2019t a huge cause for concern. But when gurgling is paired with any of the following symptoms, this could indicate a more serious problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n