Grain Free Dog Food and Bloat

Enzymes and Probiotics for Dogs

Dogs often suffer from bloating and gas problems. Bloating problems can be life threatening. If you suspect your pet is suffering from a life threatening bloat problem See our post Dog Bloat Symptomsfor symptoms of bloat that require immediate veterinary attention. Bloating problems and dog gas are one of the canine health problems that can be prevented by making small changes in your pet’s everyday routine and diet. Most people don’t realize what is causing their pet to have gas hence they aren’t sure how to address the problem. Here are some suggestions to help you keep your pet from getting gassy and feeling uncomfortable. Plus if you take preventive measures you will reduce the chances your pet will have a serious bloating incident.

Consider feeding your pet moist or semi-moist food instead of dry kibble. Dry dog food absorbs tremendous amounts of water in the stomach, causing it to suddenly swell. An alternative to switching to moist is to moisten the dry food with water and let it sit for a few minutes before letting your dog eat. This will allow the food to expand before it goes into his stomach. Some vets say that the moisture content of food fed has an effect on maintaining healthy kidneys and bladder in our pets.

Some Dry foods are very high in grain which can cause fermentation during digestion which causes gas. Dry food should have meat, meat meal and bone meal listed within the first few ingredients, not grain. In other words, dry food should have more meat than grain in it’s ingredients. Also, read the ingredients on the snacks and biscuits you buy for them. Some of them are high in carbohydrates. Grains are carbohydrates.

Try moving your dog’s water out of reach while they are eating their meal. Gulping large amounts of water at one time during meals causes dogs to take in too much air and increases the gas in their systems. If you are feeding moist food your pet will probably not need to drink as much water as the food is providing the needed liquid.

Giving your dog digestive enzymes will help prevent gas and bloat. Digestive enzymes essentially allow the body to more fully digest foods that are eaten. Better digestion means better use of the nutrition in the foods along with other many other benefits. Try PetAlive Digestive Support which is a tonic that helps strengthen the digestive system. Using a digestive remedy really does help your pets digestive system work more efficiently which helps reduce gas and makes them feel better. Plus you don’t have to smell the stinky gas. The ingredients are all natural so you don’t have to worry about any bad side effects. If you want to find out more about the product click on the Pet Alive banner at the top or bottom of the post.

If your dog still seems to have gas after implementing the above mentioned changes you might think about giving your pet a homemade diet. Research has shown that dogs given a healthful, homemade diet are less likely to bloat.

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