How to Prevent Bulldog Flatulence

Most Bulldogs have two things in common: they snore and have a problem with excess flatulence or gas. This is because bulldogs are brachiocephalic, which means they have a pressed in nose and flat face. This short muzzle means a short respiratory tract that causes the dog to gasp and breathe shortly. This quick breathing can allow excess air into the dog's stomach that leads to the gas. You can cut down on your bulldog's gas issues and give your family a little more pleasant smelling environment.

Instructions

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      Feed your bulldog a premium grade dog food. Many times a low cost kibble will contain ingredients that are difficult to digest and can make the flatulence even worse. Read the labels on the dog food. The dog food should contain healthy ingredients such as chicken, beef or eggs. If you see the word by-product on the back of the dog food bag, you know that inferior products were used that are more difficult to digest.

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      Observe which foods cause excess gas in the bulldog. For instance, if your dog becomes gassy after eating chicken based dog food, avoid chicken. Try an alternative meat like lamb and rice or beef and potato based kibble.

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      Avoid giving the dog human food, especially junk food. These meals were intended for human consumption and can wreak havoc on your dog's digestive system.

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      Feed the dog 3 to 4 smaller meals a day instead of 2 large meals in the morning and evening. Dogs that are given a larger meal tend to eat it very quickly from hunger. This frenzied eating will lead to an ingestion of more air, causing gas.

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      Don't give a bulldog small rawhide treats. The bulldog will swallow a lot of air while chewing the smaller versions of these delicious dog chews. As an alternative, give the dog a larger, more tightly wrapped bone that will take several hours for the dog to devour.