No one enjoys hanging out with a dog that’s constantly gassy. Excess gas isn’t just unpleasant—it could be a sign that something’s not quite right with your dog’s diet or digestion.
The good news? You can help your dog feel better (and smell better) with a few smart changes. Let’s walk through some simple tips that could make a big difference.
1. Reevaluate What Your Dog Is Eating
Diet is one of the biggest contributors to gas in dogs. Some ingredients—like beans and high-carb fillers—can be tough for dogs to digest. Ingredients like soy, corn, and animal by-products tend to cause bloating and flatulence. For some dogs, eating highly processed food can also contribute to gas.
Switching to a cleaner, less processed and more digestible food can help. Nextrition cold-pressed dog food is made without fillers and pressed at low temperatures to preserve nutrients and improve digestibility. Easier digestion means less bloating—and less gas.
2. Try Adding Probiotics
Your dog’s gut is home to a microbiome: a community of bacteria that helps with digestion. The ideal gut will have lots of good and diverse bacteria which will lead to a more healthy digestive system. When more bad bacteria enters the gut or the range of the good bacteria is diminished, the balance gets disrupted, and gas and other digestive issues can follow.
Prebiotics, postbiotics and probiotics help restore that balance. You can use a supplement, but a simpler solution is choosing a food that includes them from the start. Nextrition includes probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics in every recipe, supporting a healthy and diverse microbiome right in the bowl.
3. Watch for Fast Eating
Some dogs eat way too fast, which causes them to swallow extra air. That air can get trapped in the digestive system and lead to—you guessed it—more gas.
If your dog gulps meals down in seconds, try elevating their bowl or using a slow-feeder dish. These simple tools encourage slower, more mindful eating.
4. Keep Them Moving
Daily movement keeps digestion flowing. Regular walks, playtime, and exercise help prevent gas from building up and improve your dog’s overall health.
Ready to Try Something New?
If your dog is dealing with frequent flatulence, their food may be to blame. Switching to a dog food that’s easy on the stomach is a great place to start.
Nextrition cold-pressed dog food is crafted to support better digestion and reduce gas. If you’re ready to help your dog feel better (and make your home smell a lot nicer), we’ve got the food that can help.
