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My dobie has gas!!!

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Question
My 12 1/2 year old dobie has had really bad foul smelling gas for a few days, she acts perfectly healthy other than that.  Is there a supplement that u can give to them to lessen the gas.  I read somewhere to try yogurt, which i am going to purchase tonight for her.

Answer
Gas is caused from the food she is eating not being digested properly and completely. You need to re-evaulate her diet. Dogs have a very acidic stomach and yougert won't help much for her gas. Some vet's carry supplements like beano that can help but you are just putting a band-aid on a giant gash. Instead, go to the source and get her on a senior diet that is made for older dogs with old digestive systems.
I recommend Science Diet Senior or Sensitive Stomach formulas. Both are completely balanced and highly digestible-resulting in no gas and less stool. With less food she will have a better balanced diet which is nutrient rich and will aid her digestion as well as many other parts, like her skin and coat.
With over 50 yrs of veterinary research behind it you will not find a better food. Plus it has a 100% money back guarantee.
I have never had a client return their food after the one month trial.
Give it a try- mix it slowly into her old food for 7 days until she is only on new food.
You and your dog will both be very glad you did.
Let me know how she does in three weeks.