Hi, my dogs stomach is making very loud gurgling noises and he’s very restless, he keeps wanting to eat grass, should I be concerned? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 6 months and 4 days old | 35 lbs

Hello! I’m sorry to hear that Abu is not feeling well. What you describe sounds consistent with an upset stomach (gastritis, gastroenteritis), though without an exam i can not tell you this for sure. Abu may have eaten something that doesn’t agree with him, or he may have an infection in his stomach. The fact that he’s restless and wanting to eat grass makes me believe he may be gearing up to vomit (or have diarrhea). You may want to set up an area for him to stay in that has an easy to clean surface, like the bathroom or kitchen. He can be offered small amounts of water as long as he doesn’t vomit it up. I’d also recommend that you don’t feed him for 12-24 hours while his stomach rests. Once he seems less restless and gurgly, offer a bland diet of boiled chicken and rice or a canned food like Hills I/d (or something similar). If Abu vomits multiple times, or can’t keep down water, then I would be more concerned that he may have something more serious going on and should see a veterinarian. Best of luck to Abu!

This could be a sign of gastrointestinal inflammation (early stage). As a first approach, I would suggest to withhold food for the next 8-12 hours and then start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken and rice in small portion every 6 hours for the following 48hours. Then gradually reintroduce the normal diet over 5 days. I would definitively recommend a veterinary check up if the signs persist or you notice diarrhoea, more vomiting, lethargy or inappetence. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

It could be that Flash's tummy is upset, and that's why she is eating grass and his stomach is making noises. I will give you a home remedy to try to see if that helps her. Withhold food for 12-24 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in her normal diet. If she refuses to eat the bland diet, starts vomiting, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, has diarrhea, and/or becomes very lethargic, then I would take her into the vet. I hope this helps!

Poor Ellie. I'm wondering if she has some stomach upset causing the gurgling noises in her stomach, the vomiting, and eating grass. I can give you a home remedy to see if that helps her. Feed her a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in her normal diet. If she refuses to eat the bland diet, she vomits the bland diet, develops diarrhea, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, she will need to see a vet right away. I hope this helps!

My dog's stomach gurgles, he's restless, and eating grass. Is he sick?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Hi, my dogs stomach is making very loud gurgling noises and he’s very restless, he keeps wanting to eat grass, should I be concerned?

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM 183

Veterinarian

Published on December 5th, 2017

Hello, I am so sorry for your concerns about Abu. Gas distension in the gut can be very uncomfortable at the least, & sometimes very painful. If you have some simethicone ( Gas-X ), you can give him about 50mg, & then no food for a minimum of 6-12 hours. Water is OK. The Simethicone can be repeated in 6 hours if necessary. Watch for any progression of signs, such as retching/vomiting, or noticeable abdominal bloating. Your pup may also be getting ready to develop diarrhea. If any of these develop, or he just does not seem to be improving, please see your veterinarian as soon as you can. I hope all is well soon. Take care.

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