Redditor Shares Story About How They Spent $400 Only To Discover Their Dog Had Gas, Other Redditors Started Sharing Theirs

"God I love her and was relieved that she was ok but it was expensiveee"

Maryjane

• Published in Animal Stories
• October 12, 2022

No one wants to deal with dog farts, whether they are deadly silent or startlingly loud and smelly. These farts are not only humiliating for you and your visitors, but they may also be a sign that your dog is in agony from too much gas.

While your dog may occasionally release gas, which is a normal and unavoidable aspect of life, excessive gas is not. A change in diet or the dog eating something rotten are the two most frequent causes of flatulence (also known as gas).

The majority of cases of persistent flatulence are brought on by the dog's diet not being properly broken down. These inadequately digested diets result in increased colonic fermentation and consequent gas production.

Soy, peas, beans, dairy products, high-fat diets, and spicy foods are all frequently linked to canine flatulence. The majority of dogs and cats that are lactose intolerant will develop flatulence and/or digestive discomfort if given milk or dairy products. 

If a dog is receiving premium feed but is still experiencing flatulence, a maldigestion issue with either poor digestion or inadequate nutrient absorption from the diet should be investigated. The Redditor in today’s post was so afraid that the dog was unwell that she only took her to the vet, and guess what?

The dog only had gas, so the OP just had to rant about it on the r/dogs subreddit community. 

This Redditor spent hundreds of dollars just to discover that the dog only had gas

I was relieved that she was okay but it was expensive

Many comments made by Redditors suggested that the OP should get pet insurance as it can save a lot of money. Here are some of their topmost comments below.

My dog's head is spinning around

This Redditor suggests to look on the bright side

This dog got into the spouse's marijuana

This dog does not like to wear booties

Spent money to find out my dog had dust in her eyes

It's better the dog had gas than bloat

Getting a pet insurance is surely a life saver

Spent money at the vet's to discover that it was dog boners

This Redditor had a similar case only that it was way expensive

You are a good fur baby parent

Having insurance will help with the cost

A trip to the vet's shows the dog only bit its tongue

This dog was only constipated

This Redditor is glad the OP didn't ignore it

The vet showed this Redditor the dog's gas filled belly

You only did right by your pet

Pumpkin and virtual vet consult did the trick

That moment when the vet massages out a fart

Get an insurance as soon as possible

Another Redditor is suggesting pet insurance

Flatulence is more likely to occur in dogs who swallow air while eating, especially those who eat quickly. Regardless of nutrition, dogs who are overweight, obese, and inactive are more likely to have chronic flatulence.

What are your thoughts about this topic? Do you have a similar story to share?

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Maryjane