Is your four-legged friend withdrawing and looking exhausted? Your dog may have a stomach ache. Here we explain the symptoms of abdominal pain in dogs and the remedies you can use to help your furry friend.

What are the symptoms of abdominal pain in dogs?

The signs of abdominal pain in dogs can be varied. As the four-legged friend can't talk, we as the person responsible must be able to recognize the symptoms. If treated quickly, abdominal pain usually subsides after a few days. In rare cases, however, it can also be life-threatening.

Symptoms of abdominal pain in dogs

• Bent posture
• Hard abdomen - noticeable on palpation
• Dog squeaks in pain
• Eats a lot of grass outside
• drools and licks itself
• Increased restlessness
• stretches frequently
• sensitive to touch
• loss of appetite
• Diarrhea (Attention: At the latest when light or dark blood is found in the feces, you should definitely go to the vet)

Note: The advice and assistance in this article is not a substitute for professional diagnosis and treatment by a vet or veterinary practitioner.

If the abdominal pain in your dog lasts longer than 2 days, we strongly recommend that you visit a veterinary practice.