What you feed your dog plays an integral role in how they fart, so it’s essential to introduce changes gradually to their diet.
Foods high in animal protein and fat are easy for dogs to digest, helping reduce flatulence. Additionally, providing your pup with plenty of fiber helps prevent gas buildup in their digestive tract.
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Parsley
Parsley is an extremely nutritious herb, packed with vitamins (A, C, B1, B2, and K) as well as minerals like potassium, calcium, iron, and magnesium. Not only that but parsley also has carminative, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties which make it a perfect food choice.
Canine urinary issues can benefit from this natural diuretic, which also strengthens mucous membranes of the urinary tract and kidneys.
Parsley is generally safe for most dogs, but should not be given to pregnant females as it has uterine stimulation action and can cause contractions in a female pup. Furthermore, parsley contains furanocoumarin – an extremely toxic compound which should never be consumed in large amounts.
Ginger
Ginger, also known as Zingiber officinale, is an herb native to parts of Asia that’s used both as a spice and medicinal plant.
It has a number of health advantages, such as relieving nausea and swelling. Additionally, it may help with menstrual cramps and osteoarthritis.
Ginger has chemicals that act on the stomach and intestines to control nausea, reduce swelling, and provide pain relief.
Additionally, it aids in breaking up gas that accumulates during digestion. This may help alleviate symptoms such as bloating and flatulence in dogs.
Apple Cider Vinegar
ACV has long been known to aid weight management and digestion, as well as having some other health advantages. One small study even suggests that ACV may reduce cholesterol and triglycerides levels in humans.
Make your own apple cider vinegar by mixing apples with water and sugar in a jar, then covering it with breathable material to encourage fermentation. Let sit for two weeks, then strain out any apple scraps.
You can purchase unfiltered raw apple cider vinegar that has a cloudy sediment on the surface. This “mother” contains proteins, enzymes and beneficial bacteria not found in clear pasteurized vinegars.
Lemon Juice
If your dog has trouble digesting, it could be a sign of an underlying digestive system issue. This could be caused by various things, such as what they eat and how much exercise they get.
If you’re experiencing a lot of gas, try adding lemons to your diet. They contain essential nutrients which aid digestion and help prevent bloating.
They’re also packed with vitamin C and antioxidants, which can support healthy skin, fight cold symptoms, reduce the risk of heart disease and improve blood pressure.
Water
If your dog experiences frequent gas and bloating, it could be indicative of an underlying digestion issue or some other underlying medical condition. Altering their diet or adding a daily probiotic to their routine may help alleviate these symptoms.
A nutritious, grain-free diet with a limited ingredient list and low in carbs is an effective way to relieve gas. Focus on foods with high protein contents like beef, lamb, chicken, turkey or fish.
Legumes like beans, peas, lentils and garbanzo beans have long been associated with flatulence in dogs due to their high content of fermentable fiber (which clogs the digestive tract) and non-absorbable sugars that are difficult for your dog’s body to digest. When these sugars and fibers come into contact with bacteria in the large intestine they produce gas production.
