What Helps A Gassy Dog?

[Max's Human]

I feel stupid asking but does ANYONE out there know how to #1 HELP the dog AND #2 KEEP ME FROM GAGGING?
I have Dakota a 14 or 15 year old lab that suddenly has bouts of NOT SO SILENT and NOT FRESH SMELLING ISSUES WITH GAS. I have not changed his diet and the only pill he takes are for his ancient joints since the breed is known for issues when they get old. He literally chases me out of the room since I gag at the drop of a hat.

 

[Willowy]

Probiotics and digestive enzymes (like Prozyme) may help. His old digestive system probably needs some help.

For especially gassy days, you can give him simethicone (Gas-X). Just get the liquid version sold for babies---make sure it doesn't have any sweeteners; xylitol is toxic to dogs---and give him an appropriate dose based on his size.

 

[Max's Human]

Thank you soooooo much!

 

[Kat0121]

My dog is almost 16 and occasionally gets gas too and man it can sure clear a room. Hers are silent (most of the time) and she seems to enjoy dropping a bomb on us every now and then.

 

[lacy2000]

I’ve used Fortiflora canine probiotics on gassy pregnant foster dogs. Maybe it could help your dog with his issues as well.

 

[neely]

Gas can also happen when a dog eats too fast or even swallows air. Does he gobble down his food?

 

[1 bruce 1]

We have an occasional gas bag and probiotics DO help, as do any kind of enzyme.
Is your dog free fed (food always available) or do you do scheduled feedings?