Comments on: My Dog Has Bad Gas Suddenly! What’s Going On?

By: Ben Team

Ben Team — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 11:07:22 +0000

Hey, Lori.
That’s certainly not a fun issue to deal with! If you haven’t already, you may want to mention this to your vet just to make sure there’s not an underlying health problem at play too.
Best of luck!

By: Lori Ellefsen

Lori Ellefsen — Sun, 08 Aug 2021 00:26:58 +0000

My puppy had (has) the worse gas ever. He was a rescue and him and his littermates were found starving. My puppy now has been eating my other dogs poops. I have been intervening in this process but sometimes a poo gets by. When this happens our puppy has the worse gas ever. When I know no poo is consumed he is fine. We are working on this problem daily.

By: Ben Team

Ben Team — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:39:31 +0000

In reply to Susan Bernardini.

What a cute story, Susan! Sorry about the “toxic bomb farts,” but we have to admit, sneaky doggos are often adorable.
Honestly, you’re just going to have to be the adult/parent and put your foot down. We know that can be tough when looking into the eyes of your good girl, but it’s for her own good.

One strategy that may be helpful is switching to smaller (or less “potent”) treats. For that matter, you could just break the treats into smaller pieces.
This will help you gradually wean her down, and help her get used to the idea of getting fewer treats.

Best of luck!

By: Susan Bernardini

Susan Bernardini — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 19:26:41 +0000

Our beloved German shorthair pointer/lab mix, Lucy, has been emitting toxic fart bombs for several months, and I’m sure it’s because she’s been getting too many treats. When I was house training her, she would get a treat for “going” outside. I trained her to ring a bell on the door when she needed to “go.” Well, now she rings the bell to go out, then comes right back in (without actually “going”) and expects a treat! Pretty sneaky, huh? And kind of smart. I don’t buy into this game, but my husband is a sucker for those pleading eyes and gives her treats all day long throughout the day, and it’s just gotten way out of hand. How can I wean her from expecting so many treats, and impress upon him that this is not good for her?
Thanks for any advice you can offer!
Susan Bernardini

By: Ben Team

Ben Team — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:25:00 +0000

In reply to Sharon Rowe. Hey there, Sharon. Your pup's gas may be caused by her mischievous snacking habits, but we'd recommend starting with a vet visit to rule out any health problems. Once you know she's healthy, you can try things like using a dog-proof litter box and feeding your cat in an elevated place, which your dog can't access. Best of luck!