What to do if a dog rumbles in his stomach

Any pet, including a dog, will soon become a full member of the family, so if something worries him, the owner should immediately pay attention to it and take appropriate measures. It often happens that a dog rumble is clearly audible in the abdomen. At first glance, there is nothing wrong with this, however, if rumbling in the abdominal cavity occurs periodically, you need to think about what is the reason and how to quickly rid the dog of unpleasant health.

Why the dog’s stomach rumbles

You should know that rumbling in the belly of a pet is not the pathology itself, but only a manifestation of the external signs of such a disease as flatulence. Typically, this ailment disturbs large representatives, but bloating can occur in small individuals. The main causes of flatulence are:

• Malnutrition
• Disruption of the digestive tract
• Poisoning

If you do not pay proper attention to regular rumbling in the abdomen in a dog, this can lead to serious consequences. Under a specific sound, phenomena such as gas movement, obstruction of the esophagus, displacement of the stomach, and even venous outflow occur in the pet's body. If no action is taken for a long time, the pet may die within a few hours.

Three forms of flatulence
In veterinary practice, there are three forms of bloating or flatulence in dogs:

• Chronic
• Slow motion
• Sharp

The most common are the first and last species. Depending on the pathological disorders, each form has individual characteristics. For example, chronic flatulence for a long time may not provide the dog with any special problems - occasionally the stomach growls, diarrhea is observed. However, with a long course of the disease, the work of the stomach and liver is disrupted, the digestive process is disrupted, the general condition of the pet is gradually deteriorating. During acute flatulence, signs of restless behavior of the dog become visible, there may be vomiting, strong rumbling, loss of appetite, diarrhea, the color of the gums becomes gray or even blue. If you notice all these signs in your pet, immediately contact your veterinarian and pass all the necessary tests.

The main causes of bloating
The apparent sound of rumbling in the abdominal cavity does not form on its own - it is the result of an accumulation of gases in the intestines. In a healthy individual, the gases are expelled from the digestive tract on their own, but during flatulence they cause pain. There may be several reasons for this. The most basic should be given:

1. Food. Unscrupulous manufacturers deliberately add soybeans to some types of feed - this helps to reduce raw material costs, without changing the cost of the finished feed. Soybeans contribute to the slow development of flatulence, so this ingredient should be avoided as part of dog food.
2. Air. Some individuals, especially the male, quickly eat the entire prepared portion, while swallowing a significant amount of air. This is especially pronounced if the feed consists of large pieces of food.
3. Diseases of the stomach or gastrointestinal tract. If your dog has abnormalities in the digestive system, some hard-to-digest foods may not be digested, but may remain rot inside the intestines. In this case, a large amount of gas is released, as well as toxins, which can greatly spoil your pet’s health status.

How to help your dog get rid of rumbling in the abdomen

In order to rid your beloved dog of flatulence, you need to contact an experienced veterinarian. Only a doctor, having looked at the test results, an x-ray and after conducting additional examinations, can prescribe an effective course of therapy for you. With rumbling in the abdomen, you can independently purchase such preventive medicines as:

• Nux Vomica
• "Kardus compositum."

In their composition, they are strikingly different from each other, but are aimed primarily at eliminating gases in the intestines and preventing the occurrence of flatulence.

If you notice that your dog is rumbling in the stomach, completely abandon the usual ready-made dry food - feed only liquid food, which is easily absorbed, and not twice a day in large portions, but 5-6 times, dividing the food into several parts.

At home, you can make herbal infusions, such as chamomile tea or cabbage juice. If your dog is predisposed to flatulence from birth, you should know that the use of dry food will adversely affect its entire state, up to the fact that the dog will live 3 times less than when eating liquid, homemade food.

Abdominal rumbling preventive measures

Preventive measures that can be carried out by a loving owner of the pet can minimize the risk of flatulence, as well as poor health of the dog. There are several useful rules that can help improve the health of a four-legged friend:

• Eat small meals several times a day at the same time.
• Do not pour water immediately after a walk. Wait until at least 30 minutes have passed.
• Watch the dog carefully during walks - poison scattered for stray dogs can become, if not a lethal dose, then adversely affect the functioning of the digestive tract.

If you are worried about your pet’s condition, pay attention to whether the dog has a rumbling sound after eating. If rumbling is not frequent and does not present any problems, do not worry. But if the dog has a stomach rumbling and at the same time it refuses the usual activities, consult a doctor for advice.