Sometimes caregivers may be concerned if they hear their dog's gut rumbling, since any unseen disorder is a source of questioning, especially regarding its severity. In this article on our site we are going to explain what to do if your dog has a lot of gut sounds
We will review the possible causes of this disorder and we will point out the possible solutions, as well as learning to deal with other possible symptoms that can influence the importance of the picture and, therefore, in the urgency with which to go to the veterinarian.
The dog's guts
The dog's digestive system extends from the mouth to the anus and is responsible for digesting the food it consumes, so that Nutrients are used and waste is removed. To perform its function, it requires the help of the pancreas, the gallbladder and the liver.
This system, during the course of its normal activity, produces movements, noises, while generating gases Usually, all this work is done physiologically and goes unnoticed, so that, only in some cases, we caregivers can clearly hear that our dog's guts sound a lot.
These sounds are called bubblers and, specifically, they are noises generated by the mobility of gases through the bowels. When these are heard frequently or at excessive volume and are accompanied by other symptoms, it may be necessary to consult our veterinarian
In the following sections we are going to present different situations in which we can hear these noises in order to know how to act in each situation.
My dog's guts make a lot of noise and he vomits
If our dog's guts make a lot of noise and, in addition, he vomits, it could be due to several causes. In the first place, it would present a gastrointestinal discomfort possibly caused by the intake of spoiled food or, directly, garbage. It can also be caused by some infections or even the presence of a foreign body All these causes are responsible of an inflammation in the digestive system capable of causing vomiting.
Dogs are quick to vomit, so it is not unusual for our dog to do so from time to time, without this being cause for alarm. But, if the vomiting is accompanied by borborygmus, does not stop or the dog shows other symptoms, a visit to the veterinary clinic is necessary, since this professional will be in charge of examining our dog to identify the cause and establish the appropriate treatment..
Sometimes vomiting and borborygmus become chronic and other symptoms may occur, especially those that affect the skin, such as dermatitiswith non-seasonal itching. This is usually the reason why they go to the clinic and the veterinarian must discriminate the origin of the itching, ruling out other possible causes (scabies, flea bite dermatitis, etc.).
Within the symptoms that affect the digestive system, in addition to borborygmos or vomiting, we can find loose stools or chronic diarrhea. All this may be indicative of food allergy This type of allergy can be triggered for different reasons. The usual mechanism arises from the fact that the dog's body reacts to a food protein (beef, chicken, dairy, etc.) as if it were a pathogenic element and, therefore, activates the immune system to fight against it.
For the diagnosis, an elimination diet is used, based on a new protein that the dog has never ingested (there are commercial diets already formulated with selected or hydrolyzed proteins), for about six weeks. If the symptoms subside, after that time they return to the initial food. If the symptoms return, the allergy is considered proven. It may also be necessary to treat the symptoms that the allergy has produced.
My dog has a lot of stomach rumbling and has eaten a lot
Sometimes, especially in dogs that eat very quickly, with great anxiety for food, the digestive system can produce noises when it is subjected to overload, that is, when the animal has eaten a large amount of food. This usually happens when the dog is alone and accesses its bag of feed or any other food for human consumption and swallows large quantities (kg).
In these cases it is also possible to observe the swollen abdomenUsually the noises and swelling subside in a few hours without having to do anything more than wait for digestion to take place. While the condition lasts, we should not offer the dog more food and, if we observe any other symptoms or the dog does not recover its normal activity and its guts continue to rumble a lot, we should take it to the veterinarian for evaluation.
But, sometimes, the dog has only eaten his usual ration and, even so, his guts are rumbling a lot. In this case we may be facing a problem of malabsorption or maldigestion of nutrients, which occurs when the digestive system is not able to process food properly. It is usually the result of a problem in the small intestine or even in the pancreas. These dogs will be lean even when they eat heartily. In addition, other digestive disorders such as diarrhea may appear. It requires veterinary assistance, since the specific cause of the malabsorption must be determined before treatment can begin.
My dog's guts make a lot of noise and he hasn't eaten
In the opposite case to what we have seen in the previous sections, sometimes the dog's intestines sound a lot because they are empty It is an extremely rare assumption in dogs that live with humans today, since we caregivers usually feed them once or several times a day, so they never spend too many hours fasting. Yes, we could hear noises in our dog's guts in cases in which, due to illness, he stops eating for a long period of time. If this is the case, once normal eating is restored, the borborygmos should stop.
Currently, we can find dogs whose guts are very hungry due to abandoned or mistreated animals So, if we pick up a dog from the street or collaborate with protective associations, we will be able to see dogs whose guts make noise. We can also observe that they are thin, some even cachectic, in a state of malnutrition.
The gurgling should stop once feeding is restored. It is advisable to offer these dogs food and water little by little, checking that they tolerate it, several times in small quantities In addition, they will require a veterinary examination to check their constant, deworm and rule out the presence of potentially serious and dangerous diseases for an animal in low physical and immunological condition.
What to do if my dog's guts sound a lot?
Recapitulating, we have seen different causes that may be responsible for our dog's stomach making a lot of noise. We have also indicated when it is necessary to go to the veterinarian's office. Let's review in this section some guidelines that are important to observe:
- Attend to the presence of symptoms concomitant with gut noise.
- Search for possible traces of food that the dog may have eaten.
- Go to the vet if the gut noise does not subside and the symptoms increase or worsen.
And, as preventive measures, we can attend to the following aspects:
- Establish a feeding routine, so that the dog does not go hungry, but does not run the risk of getting stuffed. You don't have to give him anything out of the established. Likewise, if we want to reward it with a bone, we must seek veterinary advice, since not all of them are suitable and could cause digestive disorders.
- Keep food out of the dog's reach, especially if he is going to be left alone for a long time. This recommendation refers to both dog food and food for human consumption.
- Do not allow the dog to eat anything it finds on the street or let other people offer it food.
- Maintain a safe environment to prevent the dog from ingesting any potentially dangerous object.
- After convalescence, gradually reintroduce food.
- And, as always, don't wait to go to the vet.
