Gases in dogs: causes, symptoms and treatment

The Gases in dogs They are more common than you imagine, and although there is a wide variety of causes -totally harmless and sporadic some -also It can be a symptom of a serious incident that could be putting your life at risk.

Next, we comment on some basic considerations that you should know about this problem.

Gase causes in dogs

The reasons can be several, the most common and elementary is that they are ingesting air when eating, which usually happens in young dogs, who eat with great impetus.

However, also some dogs brachyceph them like him boxer, the Chow Chow, and others like that, due to the shape of their jaw, do not chew well, which also generates a lot of air and consequently flatulence, so in these cases it could become within the range of normal.

Although the feeding, it can also be a factor that produces gases in dogs, even more when you are offering you Too many legumes, because this type of food is slow transit in the digestive system, thus favoring flatulence.

Also the carbohydrates and fiber They become factors to encourage this problem, so you must pay attention to the type of food you give, and also in the quality of the feed.

Other factors such as age can also be another relatively natural cause of gases in dogs, because through conditions such as respiratory difficulties, these types of discomfort are encouraged.

On the other hand, more serious diseases such as pulmonary edema and some cardiac conditions They can be the cause of flatulence. A stomach obstruction, it can be a complication that derives in a stomach torsion, what can become deadly, and keep in mind the following symptoms, which you can see below.

Gase symptoms in dogs

Every mammal is prone to have gases, although knowing your dog well, will help you distinguish when it is going through a normal period, or if things begin to become more serious, when other type of symptoms are also presented.

When they are already several days that your dog is having constant gases, it is already an indication that something is not well, although in the same way the intensity of the smell can be an alert call, however, the absence of intense odors is also not a reason to rule out any condition, since sometimes they occur stealthily.

Faced with such a suspicion, it is important to try to pay attention to the Hand noise, because grunting in the intestines can begin to give us an idea of ​​where the problem could be.

If it is declined or apathetic, and without appetite, it can be indicated that there is something else that is generating the problem; And if you notice that the abdomen approaches to the ground, getting to adopt unusual positions, it will be an indication that it is also suffering pain in its stomach, so it will be important to pay attention in case it presents vomiting or diarrhea.

Similarly, if you notice that your dog is also having Problems to absorb food, we recommend that you look for immediate medical attention, because in this case there could be some kind of obstruction.

Gas treatment in dogs

If it is something light, and you recognize factors such as a sudden change in your diet, you can have the solution yourself, which could be return to your normal diet Or opt for feed for high quality dogs, some premium alternatives, such as those we offer in blue wolf stand out precisely for their good digestibility.

But, if you suspect there may be a major problem, the Check with your veterinarian It will help you get out of doubt. It may be that a basic exam contributions sufficient elements, but depending on the symptoms, it could also resort to blood tests, ultrasound, radiographs and/or a stool sample to be able to clarify the cause with greater precision and define adequate medical treatment.

Sometimes, with canines probiotics can contribute to solving the problem, although also treatments from digestive enzymes or activated carbon, they are usually the choice before some gastrointestinal condition.

For dog gases, physical activation will also be important. In this sense, it is useful to try to do various exercises with your pet, just remember that you should not feed it or before or after exercising, which is also a preventive recommendation to help you avoid this type of incidents.

With some attention and appropriate measures, you will see that it is possible to minimize flatulence, or solve the problem that is causing it.