Can I rub my dog’s belly when it has tummy rumbling?

When a dog has tummy rumbling, you can rub its belly, but do it gently in one direction. Massage promotes gut movement and helps the dog pass gas trapped in the intestines.

If the rumbling happens often, the intestines likely hold a lot of gas. Consider whether the dog is chilled or has indigestion. In that case, give some pet probiotics and keep the dog at a comfortable temperature.