The twitching of a dog's belly may be caused by fright, infection with internal parasites, pregnancy, respiratory disease, etc. If the dog just has a twitching stomach and no other abnormality occurs, it is generally not a big problem and the owner does not need to worry too much. However, if the dog’s belly is trembling, and it is also accompanied by symptoms such as depression, sneezing, runny nose, loss of appetite, shortness of breath, coughing, etc., it needs to be taken seriously. It is recommended to take the dog to the pet hospital for examination as soon as possible. , determine the cause and then treat symptomatically.

1. When frightened

When a dog is frightened, its stomach will tremble, which is actually a manifestation of the dog’s stress response. At this time, we only need to comfort the dog more and stay with it for a while. We can also coax it with some snacks or toys that the dog likes to play with. After the dog's mood stabilizes, it will naturally return to normal.

2. Infection with internal parasites

When a dog is infected with internal parasites, due to the migration of parasites, it will cause the dog’s abdominal muscles to twitch, which looks like a trembling belly. It shakes, and eggs or worms can also be seen in the dog's poop. At this time, it is recommended that the owner consult a pet doctor in time, and then choose a safe and effective internal anthelmintic drug to deworm the dog.

3. Pregnancy

If it is a female dog and has reached sexual maturity, the tummy trembling may also mean that she is pregnant. Because a dog may experience fetal movement when it is more than one month pregnant, and its belly will tremble. This is a normal reaction, and the owner does not need to worry too much. Just give the dog regular prenatal check-ups.

4. Suffering from respiratory diseases

If the dog suffers from respiratory diseases, it may use its belly to increase breathing, so its belly will tremble. In addition, dogs suffering from respiratory diseases will also show symptoms such as depression, sneezing, runny nose, loss of appetite, shortness of breath, coughing, etc. In severe cases, they may have symptoms such as difficulty breathing, hemoptysis, and even death from suffocation. Therefore, once the owner discovers that the dog has the above symptoms, he should immediately conduct an examination to determine the specific cause and then carry out corresponding treatment.