Why Is My Dog So Gassy? Causes, Gut Health, and Dietary Solutions

Dog flatulence is no laughing matter. If your dog has been clearing the room with their wind, it may indicate an issue with their digestive system.

While the occasional whiff is expected, persistent or particularly pungent gas could be your dog's way of signalling that their gut needs support. Here’s a look at what causes gassiness in dogs, what’s normal and what isn’t, and how dietary changes can restore balance.

What’s Causing the Gas?

Eating Too Quickly

Dogs that eat too fast often swallow air, which leads to gas. This is more common in excitable dogs or those fed irregularly.

Solution: Try a slow-feeder bowl or scatter feeding to minimise swallowed air.

Dietary Sensitivities

Certain ingredients can cause bloating and fermentation in the gut, producing gas. Common offenders include beef, chicken, and dairy.

Other triggers include wheat, soy, or heavily processed treats. Over time, these sensitivities can increase gut irritation and discomfort.

Poor Digestibility

If food is difficult to break down, it may ferment in the colon and produce excess gas. This often occurs with diets low in fibre or too high in fat.

Omni’s allergy-friendly recipes are rich in gut-supportive fibre, highly digestible novel proteins, and free from artificial additives.

Gut Imbalance

An imbalance in the gut microbiome, the network of bacteria that supports digestion and immunity, can lead to gas, loose stools, or fluctuating appetite.

Signs of imbalance include:

• Persistent gassiness
  

• Loose stools or straining
  

• Sudden changes in appetite or energy

Medical Issues

In some cases, gas can indicate more serious problems such as inflammatory bowel disease, parasites, or food allergies. If your dog’s flatulence is accompanied by vomiting, diarrhoea, weight loss, or fatigue, consult your vet promptly.

How to Support a Healthier Gut

✔️ Provide a High-Fibre, Balanced Diet
Fibre supports beneficial gut bacteria and smoother digestion. Omni’s meals include sweet potato, oats, and pulses to promote regularity without bloating.

✔️ Avoid Common Triggers
Our recipes exclude chicken, beef, and dairy, reducing the likelihood of irritation.

✔️ Incorporate Pre- and Probiotics
Gut-friendly bacteria help rebalance the microbiome and reduce symptoms like gas. Omni’s soft chews are formulated to support digestion naturally.

✔️ Maintain a Routine
Feed at consistent times and avoid sudden diet changes. Predictability supports smoother digestion.

When Should You Be Concerned?

Flatulence requires veterinary attention if it is:

• Sudden and excessive
  

• Extremely foul-smelling
  

• Accompanied by other symptoms (vomiting, lethargy, bloating)
  

• Interfering with daily life
  

The Takeaway: Less Wind, More Wellbeing

Your dog’s gut is central to their health, influencing immunity, mood, and energy. Persistent gas may be their body’s way of asking for change.

Omni’s vet-crafted, novel protein powered recipes are nutritionally complete, allergy-friendly, and designed to support digestion from the inside out.

Explore our gut-supporting food and supplements and give your dog the relief,  and routine, they deserve.

Sources

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• Olivry T, Mueller RS. (2017). Prevalence of cutaneous food reactions in dogs and cats. BMC Vet Res. https://bmcvetres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12917-017-0973-z