Why does my dog's stomach feel firm an hour after eating? Normal?

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I’ve noticed sometimes around an hour later after my dog eats his stomach feels firmer (not bloated). It’s also more firm under the ribs, it gets softer a little down. I’ve also noticed it happens more often when he’s eating changes a bit, as in the first time i remember this happening he ate more than he was used to (not in a day but in a meal), or when he eats earlier (for example, if he ate at 7am and then at 11/12 instead of the usual 2pm). Is this normal? (his stool is normal too). Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 20 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

As long as your dog is having normal bowel movements, normal energy levels, no vomiting, and normal appetite I would not be concerned. The dog stomach does lie at the cranial/front end of the abdomen, so feeling a firmness could just be his full stomach that is working to digest food. You can see an image of stomach location at https://www.merckvetmanual.com/dog-owners/digestive-disorders-of-dogs/introduction-to-digestive-disorders-of-dogs

Why does my dog's stomach feel firm an hour after eating? Normal?

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