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We have not switched his food and he does not get table scraps. I am wondering if anyone knows why this is happening all the sudden and if there is anything we can do for him and us, because I'm sure he has to be uncomfortable also.
By angela77 from Iowa
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12/15/2009
Its just the lab, as they get older that what happens, they are known for bad gas. My lab is very stinky its like a weapon, makes us leave the room.
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12/13/2009
Your dog sounds like he has a digestion problem. You should ask the vet about this. You didn't say how old the dog is. Some dogs, like bulldogs and boston terriers, normally pass a lot of gas because of the way they breathe, but I haven't heard of labs having that problem.
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12/13/2009
My dog had a problem with corn in his dry food. Corn is used in most dry foods & many dogs have a problem with it. Try a different food. Poor doggie. I hope he feels better soon.
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12/12/2009
While a trip to the vet might be in order, until you can get him/her into see the vet. You can give them a tablespoon of Fenageek seeds (I brown mine in a bit of olive oil or real butter) and mix it into their food, and while it doesn't stop the gas. It changes the odor and makes it more tolerable.
I have also give my dogs a tablespoon of canned pumpkin and that seems to help also.. most dogs are like people; when they have to go they get gassy, so a long walk might be in order also, but the fenageek really works.
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12/12/2009
The lamb-and-rice dog food worked for our dog too. (Turns out a lot of dogs are allergic to all grains but rice and to all meats but lamb.) Once we switched to the lamb-and-rice food, her gas stopped immediately and totally; worked like a miracle! Good luck.
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12/12/2009
What the dog eats is the cause of gas. If you are choosing what goes in then don't blame the dog. Some dogs are sensitive to some things, just like people. Certain veggies or meats that can give us gas also give them gas. Too may rubbery type treats (bacon strips and such) can also do it. Too many table scraps can do it. Tell us what you're putting in and we might be able to help you nail it down. Just as a side note if it's table scraps that your feeding him - I bet yours don't smell much better.
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12/10/2009
You could also ask your vet at the next visit (or make a special visit just for this). You could probably just call him/her and ask for suggestions. The vet might know of something that would be pertinent to the problem.
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12/10/2009
This link may help you find answers to your dog's problem.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081002160438AA5Uo1O
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12/10/2009
We were feeding our boxer Ol' Roy dog food and it was awful. After we changed to Purina Lamb and Rice, we stopped having this problem. Also, when we have fed her canned cheap dog food she had gas. We also never feed her raw hides. It bothers her stomach and I read it isn't good for dogs. J. B.
My dog has a lot of gas. Should I change his food?
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