How to Care for Flatulence in Dogs

Like its human incarnation, flatulence in dogs is embarrassing, unappetizing and potentially smelly. The main causes of dog flatulence are incomplete digestion, swallowing of air or bad reactions to diet. While most dog flatulence is odorless, it is still unseemly and should be treated, as it can signal poor health in your dog. Luckily, it is easy to treat your dog's flatulence problem.

Instructions

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      Keep your dog from eating human food or anything other than its normal dog food. If your dog gets into outside food, carrion or other unappetizing treats, this can trigger poor digestion and flatulence.

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      Feed your dog in small portions rather than letting it gorge itself on a large amount of food. This keeps your dog from eating too quickly and not digesting its food properly. Dogs that eat their food too quickly can swallow large quantities of air that result in gas.

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      Change to a low fiber, easy to digest dog food so the dog's system will not have trouble breaking it down.

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      Purchase over the counter remedies like simethicone to treat your dog's flatulence if the previous steps do not completely treat the problem.

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      Consult a veterinarian or animal health care professional if you cannot curb the flatulence problem.