My new 8-week-old puppy's stomach is growling. Is it normal?

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Hey, I've had a German Shepherd puppy for a little over two days now. He is 8 weeks old. I was woken up at about 3:30 this morning by his stomach growling. It's very loud. He didn't seem hungry and he has drank some water. He has fell back asleep now but the stomach noises are continuing. Should I be worried? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 30 days old

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

No, I would not be worried about it. You are a very new doggy owner and I am glad to see your are observing even the little things. However, over the course of your dog's life you will hear lots of different noises coming from Jax's tummy. Most of these noises will be normal sound associated with the movement and contraction of the gastrointestinal tract. Unless you are seeing clinical signs of illness, I would not spend too much time worry about this. In terms of common GI issues in puppies, the most common one is diarrhea or malabsorptive disorders relating to parasites. Make sure Jax has been properly dewormed by bringing a fecal sample into your vet. They can check for parasites and deal with them if need be. Good luck with your puppy!

My new 8-week-old puppy's stomach is growling. Is it normal?

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