As a dog owner, you will know that dogs sometimes fart. Whether it's silent or loud enough to wake your dog from a nap, it's not likely to go unnoticed. Like humans, dog farting is just a part of life, and there is no way to completely stop it. But there are ways to reduce the frequency and smell of your dog's farts.

If your dog is suddenly farting more than usual, it could be a health problem. There are many reasons why dogs fart, but fortunately, there are also many ways to help them. But sometimes dog farts can be a sign of an underlying health problem. So, when should owners pay attention to care for them?

I. Common Causes of Dog Farting

1. Dogs swallow too much air
When a dog eats too quickly, it can swallow a lot of air mixed with food into its body, causing it to fart. Some breeds will be more likely than others to swallow air while eating, such as those with short noses with flat heads, and as a result, they may fart more often. In addition, dogs can swallow a lot of air when they frequently exhale their tongues to dissipate heat. The farts produced by swallowing air usually make a sound, but do not smell very bad.

2. The dog ate food that it could not digest
The most common cause of dog farts is related to their diet. If a dog eats something that causes indigestion, the food will stagnate in the intestines and slowly ferment bacteria. These bacteria produce gas, which can cause your dog's stomach to rumble and eventually be expelled with intestinal peristalsis. Eating large amounts of peas, soybeans and other legumes, dairy products, and foods high in fat, sugar, and fiber can cause your dog to fart frequently.

3. Dog food quality is bad
Poor quality dog food, loaded with many fillers and additives, they will make the dog feel full, but not enough nutrition. If the dog is intolerant to the ingredients in the dog food, it will also have indigestion, leading to farting.

4. Dogs eat too much meat
When a dog eats too much meat, there will be a lot of protein food left in the intestine, which will be broken down by the intestinal flora into amines, and the amines will make the dog fart very bad.

5. Dogs are not in good health
A dog farts about 10 times a day, the more poor health or severe indigestion the dog has the more farts. This is because the fermentation time of the flora in its intestine is shortened, and it will produce much more gas than normal.

Farting caused by disease
1. Gastritis (chronic/acute gastritis)
If the dog's stomach mucosa is irritated and inflamed, it will have vomiting and loss of appetite, and the vomit will be in the form of black asphalt. Its intestinal movement will also be abnormal, will be more often farting, and the smell will be more unpleasant than usual.

2. Enteritis
Enteritis can be caused by indigestion, poisoning, and viral infections. The dog will have vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and fever. Its intestinal bacteria will also be out of balance and will expel more gas.

3. Abnormal secretion function of the pancreas
This is a disease that causes indigestion because the pancreas no longer secretes digestive enzymes, and the dog will fart frequently due to indigestion.

4. Gastrointestinal tumor
Tumors may form in the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine of dogs. Due to changes in the intestinal environment, indigestion, and obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract, dogs will vomit, have diarrhea and lose appetite. This is when frequent farting is an early sign of disease.

5. Parasitic infection
Roundworms, tapeworms, giardia, and coccidia can live in your dog's digestive tract and cause changes in his gastrointestinal environment, which can also cause your dog to fart.

Flatulence is when your dog inhales the gas, which forms in the gut and causes your dog to let out unpleasant smells and sounds.
. Of course, all dogs are different, so some dogs will fart more than others. However, if you notice your dog farting more than usual, this could be a problem. So when you notice that your dog is bloating more than usual, try to observe what has changed in their lifestyle to better determine the cause.

6. Breed differences
Although all dogs fart, certain breeds will fart more often than others, for example, short-headed dogs (such as pit bulls) usually fart more than other dogs. This is because when they eat and drink, they inhale more air, and the gas must be expelled from the body.

7. Table food
When dogs approach you for food, owners usually have a hard time refusing them. But human food is the most common cause of dog farting. In particular, foods such as soy, peas, beans, dairy products, high-fat foods, and spicy foods can make dogs fart more.
It is extremely unhealthy for your dog if you give him too many table scraps. Eating a little probably won't hurt them, but if you give them human food regularly, that's likely one of the reasons they fart so much. If possible, try not to feed your dog table fare. Although these foods are delicious for dogs, they can be hard on their intestines.

8. Sudden change of diet
If you change your dog's food to a higher quality brand of food, but your dog's farting frequency is still abnormal, it may be because they are switching foods too quickly. The change in diet can easily upset their stomach. Therefore, it is best to leave a transition period when introducing a new food.
The most common method how to transition your dog from one dog food to another is to slowly mix the new dog food with the old one. Put a small amount of the new dog food in at first and slowly increase the amount. This way, by the time it's time to completely switch to the new dog food, your dog will be used to it and less likely to have digestive problems.

II. How to solve the problem of frequent farting in dogs?

Since there are many causes of dog farting, there are different treatments for each dog. These treatments will not eliminate flatulence, but they will make your dog fart less frequently and with less odor.

Adjusting the diet
While diet adjustments can cause stomach upset in dogs if they are too sudden, improving their diet can help in the long run. An unhealthy diet is one of the most common causes of dog farting. Therefore, owners should pay close attention to the nutrition they give their dogs when feeding them and consider how to match their diet.
Don't choose dog food simply by the brand, but take the time to check the ingredients. Many dog food brands will try to sneak in cheap additives that are not good for your dog. So, make sure that the dog food you choose contains only the ingredients that are necessary for your dog.
If you think you are feeding your dog high-quality food, but your dog is still farting excessively, you should talk to your vet to see if your dog has an allergy or is intolerant to an ingredient in the food.

Increase Exercise
Dogs that exercise regularly usually fart less frequently than dogs that don't exercise. So, if your dog usually likes to sit all day, especially after meals, you'll want to consider changing his habits. Taking them out for a walk on their leash can help them get rid of some excess gas.

Beneficial Ingredients
Adjusting to a healthy diet can be beneficial for your dog, but at the same time, you can add some healthy supplements to help your dog's digestion. Pumpkin can be great for your dog's digestion, and you can add it to your dog's supplement.
Probiotics and probiotic supplements can also be used to help your dog's digestion. If needed, get your veterinarian to recommend supplements for your dog to take. There are now many quality dog food brands that will contain probiotic and prebiotic formulas, which will allow your dog to ingest ingredients that promote digestion while still eating dog food.


Consult your veterinarian
If you have tried several things and your dog still has a problem with excessive farting, then he may have an underlying health problem such as gastroenteritis, pancreatic disease, and parasites among some other serious issues.
Usually, if your dog has unusual symptoms, such as vomiting or diarrhea accompanied by flatulence, it means that your dog may have a disease problem. If your dog is farting more than usual, be sure to pay close attention to see if any other symptoms are present.

If you are concerned about your dog's health, don't hesitate to take your dog to your veterinarian. They will give you a more detailed analysis of your dog's health. In addition, they can prescribe medications to reduce your dog's farting or to make them less smelly.