What About Dogs?
Dogs fart. A lot of the time it's normal. Sometimes it's food. Once in a while it's "whoa, are you okay?" This page walks through common causes, simple diet and routine tweaks, and clear red-flag signs so you know when it's just dog biology and when it's worth calling your vet.
Common causes of powerful dog toots
- Swallowed air from scarfing food super fast.
- Diet change without a slow transition. Sudden new food can wreck their gut flora.
- Human food they shouldn't have (garlic, onion, dairy if they're lactose intolerant).
- Certain fillers or ingredients that just don't sit well with that specific dog.
Please don't yell at your dog for farting. Max the dog has zero idea their toots sometimes smell so bad it could knock you off the couch. If you yell, they don't "learn," they just get anxious and confused.
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When to call a vet
- Gas plus vomiting, diarrhea, or refusing to eat.
- Gas plus obvious belly pain, whining, or acting super lethargic.
- Gas that suddenly smells way different and "rotten" plus any of the above behavior changes.
Dogs can get stomach bugs, swallowed-thing blockages, or food intolerances that need real attention. If you're worried, call a vet.
Reminder: this is general info, not personal veterinary advice.