I have a 6 1/2 month old male boxer puppy. He has absolutely the worst gas of any dog I've ever been around. It seems to be non stop. Whenever he's with us, he's passing gas constantly. I'm beginning to wonder if there's actually something wrong. Should I get him checked out by my vet? I was wondering if maybe boxers are prone to his since this is my first boxer. I've fed my dogs Canidae for years and none of them have ever had this problem like Kody.
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
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Starting when?
Do you know about the Canidae formula changes?
Have you tried a completely different food (different brand and different protein source) to see what happens? Or even a few days on homemade, as a trial?
Yes I know about the change. Actually I should have added that I decided to try Natural Balance when I found out about the change in Canidae, but his stool went very soft when I switched. Yes, I did switch gradually. So, I went back to Canidae. Now his stools are inconsistant. Sometimes normal, sometimes soft.
Cathy Goessman Webboard User Reg: 12-03-2007
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Does it stink? My parent's boxer Elvis passes gas a lot but his doesn't stink unless he got ahold of something he shouldn't. The vet thought it might have something to do with the deep chested problem. They swallow air while doing stuff like eating and it all has to go somewhere. If Canidae isn't grain free you might want to try a grain free food for a few weeks and see how that goes.
Cathy, the smell is awefull. As I said earlier, I tried switching to Natural Balance. I can't remember the grain content off hand of either food, but I don't think there's much grain, if any, in either.
has he been tested for coccidia, it sounds similar to when my pup was having an outbreak, although I think it usually effects younger pups, since he has been doing this all along it might be worth checking.
Also adding some pro-biotics to his diet may help his digestive system balance itself out and lessen the gas.
Melissa Thom Webboard User Reg: 12-04-2007
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Boxers and other flat faced breeds are notorious for their gas. I've met a few at work where it was nearly epic in late evenings. One guy joked that he was solving the energy crisis one dog at a time.
There are a few things I know other boxer owners have tried to combat the odor. Probiotics, grain free diets, charcoal added to the diet, and finally lots of exercise to work out the gas before coming in for the evening. I also knew one person who was reasonably successful just by altering his feeding schedules. I don't personally like the commercial gas control pills, I just don't find them to be effective or healthy in the long term.
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