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What to do if my dog's gurgling stomach hurts when I touch it?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | unspayed | 6 lbs

My dog has stomach problem. I can hear loud gurgling sounds. I would rub her tummy when she’s lying down and suddenly my dog would jump up really fast in upright position. What should I do? It is really worrying me

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Angel Alvarado, LVT

Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on April 19th, 2020

If she is behaving normally otherwise, try fasting her for 12-24 hours. Allow small amounts of water or unflavored PediaLyte. Resume feeding a bland diet in small, frequent amounts until symptoms resolve.
Monitor for lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite or abdominal pain. These are symptoms that should be addressed by your veterinarian.
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