Home Remedy for Dog Flatulence

Dog flatulence seems to flare up when you have company or during obedience class. While your dog̵7;s flatulence can be embarrassing, and even humorous at times, it can be a sign that your dog has a serious gastrointestinal condition. Dog flatulence also can be the result of what you̵7;re feeding your dog or how your dog consumes it. Before you try home remedies for your dog̵7;s flatulence, take your pet to a veterinarian to ensure there is nothing seriously wrong. If no medical condition is found, changes in feeding may solve the problem.

  1. Food

    • While dogs have a reputation for eating just about anything, many dogs actually have food allergies. If your pet has an allergy to a main ingredient in his kibble, this may be the cause of your dog̵7;s flatulence. Common ingredients that cause dog allergies are soy, corn, dairy and wheat. Try feeding your dog a different food that has fewer ingredients than his current food. You may have to try various combinations before you determine which ingredient may be responsible for your dog̵7;s flatulence. Even if the cause of your dog̵7;s flatulence is not a food allergy, changing your dog̵7;s food to one that is of higher quality may help reduce the flatulence. Some types of table scraps and treats also may be responsible for the flatulence.

    Feeding

    • If your dog gulps down her meals, the pet might benefit from having her food divided over two or three feedings per day. Overeating and eating too quickly can cause flatulence in your dog. This doesn̵7;t mean you feed your dog more, you simply take the amount of food you would normally feed your dog and divide it over two or three meals. If your dog continues to eat too quickly, try placing a large object in her bowl and then placing the kibble around the object. Eating around a large ball or grapefruit will require the pet to pick around the object to get the food and slow down her eating. If you have multiple dogs, separating the dogs during feeding time may also slow down the speed at which your dog eats. Placing the dog̵7;s feeding bowl in an elevated feeder may also help to stop the dog̵7;s flatulence. Elevated feeders reduce the amount of air that the dog inhales when eating.

    Supplements

    • Certain supplements also can help to alleviate your dog̵7;s flatulence. You̵7;ll find commercial products for reducing flatulence in dogs at pet stores and at your veterinarian̵7;s clinic. Of, you can try adding probiotics to your dog̵7;s diet. Yogurt and some cottage cheese will provide probiotics or you can buy probiotic supplements for your pets. Digestive enzymes also are available for canines and, because of their ability to break down proteins, carbohydrates and fiber, enzymes often play a role in helping to stop dog flatulence.