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The Curious Bag
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<h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Cause Should Be Investigated First
Like humans, there is usually an underlying reason why dogs get gassy. Veterinarians usually like to find out why a dog has gas before giving a dog gas medicine. Most gas in dogs can be attributed to either a food intolerance or eating behavior that when corrected reduces or altogether eliminate the problem.
On the Other: Some Dogs May Need Gas Medicine
In some cases a dog can benefit from taking an anti-gas medicine. Once a vet has ruled out any serious underlying intestinal problems and all dietary and lifestyle problems have been addressed, anti-gas medication may be merited. Additionally, if gas is painful a vet may prescribe an over-the-counter human medication like Gas-X. Gas-X only prevents gas pain and not odor and should never be given without advice from a veterinarian.
Bottom Line
It is better to figure out what causes gas in dogs rather than just treating it with an anti-gas medicine. That said, gas medicine can help ease discomfort temporarily if necessary.
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