Medicine for Gas in Dogs

Although intestinal gas is a natural part of your dog's digestion, flatulence can be unpleasant both for you and your dog. The medications used to control gas in dogs do not require a prescription from your veterinarian.

  1. Identification

    • The most common medicinal treatments for digestive gas in dogs are acidophilus and Prozyme, according to DrsFosterSmith.com.

    Use

    • The medications for intestinal gas in dogs can be mixed easily with your dog's food so you do not need to struggle getting it to take a pill.

    Features

    • Acidophilus is a powdered form of a beneficial bacteria known as lactobacillus that aids in digestion and helps prevent stomach infections in your dog. Prozyme is a dietary supplement made from enzymes that help break down food in your dog's stomach and eliminate gas.

    Time Frame

    • Both acidophilus and Prozyme are safe for long-term use, but you may wish to use them only when your dog shows signs of gas.

    Considerations

    • In addition to using medications to limit gas in your dog, placing a large object like a softball or other large ball in the dog's dish at meal time will make it slow down while eating, reducing gas, suggests DrsFosterSmith.com. Taking your dog for a light walk after dinner can also reduce intestinal gas.