An ill wind

[oosik]

When I was a kid and somebody in the family broke wind - the old dog, over in front of the fireplace, would jump up and run in the bedroom and hide. He knew, from experience, somebody would be blaming him and be coming over to nudge him in the rump.

 

[KubotainNH]

You could try to give the old pooch probiotics. It comes in many forms, we used to give our old girl yogurt.

The 6 Best Probiotics For Dogs - Dogs Naturally Magazine

 

[airbiscuit]

Heck, my wife tells me my "gas" has gotten a lost worse once I hit 50. My dad's can kill you and he's 85. I just say it comes with age.

Look on the bright side, you can always blame the dog

My wife always blamed the dog - even years after the dog was gone. I never corrected her.

 

[jerrybob]

We have a lab/bear dog mix.........he can clear the room. Last night.......my wife and I were watching TV.......our dog got up and quickly left the room......soon our female cattle dog left the room........it was enough to gag a maggot. I think he smiled at me as he left the room.

 

[AlmostThere]

Hi JRobyn,

Labs are at greater risk for Laryngeal Paralysis that can make breathing more difficult. It is often noticed by an increased harshness to panting sounds. When breathing becomes more difficult they often swallow air that they must then pass out the hind end.

Otherwise I'd suggest trying some of the human over the counter meds such as Beano and/or a simethicone product to see if that reduces the gas. I'd also stop any any additional treats the dog may got for time being to see if those may contribute to the flatulence.

 

[Looking4new]

We have a lab/bear dog mix.........he can clear the room. Last night.......my wife and I were watching TV.......our dog got up and quickly left the room......soon our female cattle dog left the room........it was enough to gag a maggot. I think he smiled at me as he left the room.

Have you been feeding it beer and pickled eggs?

 

[randy41]

does the dog inhale his food? try to slow down his rate of consumption.

 

[riptides]

does the dog inhale his food? try to slow down his rate of consumption.

It's a dog, how do you propose that? Stand over it every meal and tell it to slow down, if it listens may work for a little while, but surely will get old. No pun intended.

 

[TheMan419]

It's a dog, how do you propose that? Stand over it every meal and tell it to slow down, if it listens may work for a little while, but surely will get old. No pun intended.

There are actually feed bowls designed specifically to do this. One way is to put a rock or other object in the bowl and spread the food around it. Makes the dog have to move the rock to get to the food.

 

[riptides]

There are actually feed bowls designed specifically to do this. One way is to put a rock or other object in the bowl and spread the food around it. Makes the dog have to move the rock to get to the food.

Interesting, thanks for the info.