 Excessive gas formation can usually be controlled by changing the diet. The best antiflatulance diet needs to be chewed (dry dog food), is easily digestible, and is low in fiber with moderate protein and fat levels. 1. Try a rice, corn and/or wheat-based diet if you suspect your dog is having trouble digesting soy-based dog foods and avoid giving mild to flatulant dogs. 2. Increased exercise, activated charcoal administered orally, or other human antiflatulence products containing simethicone (20-40 mg. every eight hours) may help. You can also try this: 1/4 teaspoon of yogurt for a small dog or cat.
1 teaspoon for 15-20 pounds of body weight.
1 tablespoon for dog's weighing more than 20 pounds. ****** Sometimes persistent flatulence may be associated with more serious medical problems.  Back to Main Page
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