My dog's farts smell terrible. What causes dog gas and how to stop it?

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• Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on January 3, 2018

  Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. I would recommend switching to a different diet to see if this helps reduce the flatulence. Many times, excessive gas, diarrhea, vomiting or other GI symptoms can be traced back to the diet and bacterial content in the intestines. I would also consider adding in a probiotic such as Purina Fortiflora, which can be found online quite easily. Diets I recommend for most pets include Science Diet, Royal Canin, Natural Balance, and Purina One. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further!

  

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• Answered By Susan England-Foster

  Veterinarian

  Published on June 15, 2017

  Hahaha. Gas is the worse. It is possible she is getting into something in the yard or the house. Also her diet might be causing the gas. I would recommend trying a different food and switch it slowly over a week.

  

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• Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

  Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

  Published on April 1, 2018

  Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is likely due to a sensitivity to his food. You may start by switching his diet to something else by switching the protein and the carbohydrate to see if that makes it better. That alone is likely to improve this. Good luck and have a great day!

  

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