How To Treat A Dog With Gas
Introduction
Why, oh why, do dogs get gas? One minute your pup is sitting quietly next to you and the next he’s letting out loud farts that make you question your decision to bring him home. And while dog farts may be funny to us, they can cause discomfort for our furry friends. So what’s a pet owner to do? Well, as it turns out there are some simple ways of treating your dog’s gas. Here are five tips for safely breaking wind:
Get a probiotic.
Probiotics are good for your dog’s digestive system. In fact, they’re the key to a healthy gut and overall wellness. Probiotics help with gas, diarrhea, constipation, yeast infections and bad breath.
You can get probiotics from many sources: yogurt, kefir milk that’s been fermented with live cultures (if you want some of the sugar content removed as well as lactose), kombucha tea with acetic acid bacteria added or even just plain old dirt!
Try an enzyme.
A digestive enzyme can help break down food for your dog. Your veterinarian may prescribe one for your dog, or you can find them at pet stores and online. Enzymes are found in raw foods, but not in processed foods. They’re also found in raw meat, fish and eggs; raw dairy products such as yogurt; fresh fruits and vegetables; nuts and seeds.
Phase in more veggies, fats and proteins.
Give your dog a chance to get used to these foods in small amounts first. If you do introduce something new, do so gradually. Many dogs will have no issue with the change, but others may be hesitant or even refuse to eat their food at all if they don’t like what’s on it. If this happens, keep offering the new food and try adding a little more each day until your dog finally eats it without hesitation.
Use activated charcoal.
If your dog has a stomachache and is experiencing gas, you may want to give him activated charcoal. This substance can be used as an antidote for any kind of poisoning, including that caused by eating something that has made your dog sick. Though it’s not necessarily what you might think of when someone says “poisoning,” it is one way that dogs get sick from their food or water supply.
Activated charcoal works by binding to chemicals in the digestive tract and keeping them from being absorbed into the body. Dogs can ingest activated charcoal with food or water; however, make sure if you do this that you don’t use too much because it could cause constipation! If your dog shows signs of constipation after taking activated charcoal, stop giving it immediately and consult a vet instead.
To give your pet this treatment:
- Mix 1 teaspoon (5 ml) in 1/4 cup (60 ml) warm water or milk (or whatever else they like). You may also add some yogurt if they’re not lactose intolerant (but don’t feed dairy products within 24 hours prior because they slow down digestion).
- Give this mixture three times per day for three days–but call up before then if there are no improvements!
Talk to your vet.
- Talk to your vet.
- Ask the vet if there’s any underlying condition that could be causing your dog’s gas. The vet can also tell you if it is a serious problem and what you should do next.
There are several ways to treat your dogs gas, but always talk to your vet first.
It is important to always talk to your vet before trying any home remedies. Your vet will be able to tell you what food is best for your dog and what supplements (if any) they should take. He or she can also let you know about foods that are not good for dogs with gas, as well as the correct portion size of food needed by each animal.
Conclusion
In conclusion, gas is a serious issue for dogs and should be taken seriously by their owners. Fortunately, there are many ways to get rid of it and make your pup feel better.