Dog Farts

Dear Aunty Sam,

How do I stop my dog from constantly farting. We have changed her food but nothing is working?

Once I had to sleep in the guestroom because I was restless and didn't want to wake my husband. Phoebe (dog) sleeps under the guest bed . As I was falling asleep (finally) she farted and had me running for a gas mask. I mean OMG!!!!!!!

She is adorable but stinky!


Would a cork help? (kidding of course, incase Peta is reading)

Thanks
All Choked Up

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Dear All Choked up

Oh how to blame it all on the dog :)

I have the same trouble at times and I don't even own a dog. It always comes at a time when I'm ready to cuddle in to my fiance and then I'm hit with what can only be described as the feeling of someone motor-boating the side of my leg. In fact, the first time it happened I jumped out of bed into my "Kung-Fu Ready" stance thinking that we had an intruder.

Back to the dog though ( assuming you can't blame yourself or your husband ) . I have experience long ago with the family Daschund ( or Weener dog for those not in the know ) called Barney. You see he had a love for food scraps - in particular cabbage, beans, pumpkin and any left over beef. Needless to say that's one hell of a recipe for some serious gas issues, and these weren't the "loud but proud" type of farts, these were more of the "silent but violent" kind, the sort that has no warning and when it hits you it's already too late, you're committed to the smell.

So what have we learned from this story? Diet is big contributing factor in Canine fluffing, especially sulfurous based vegetables like cabbage and beans. May I also suggest feeding her roses or lavender, it may perfume the farts (and I hear lavender aromatherapy aids in a good nights sleep).

Failing the change in diet I can also suggest giving Pheobe a big cuddle round the belly ( in an aid to expel any excess wind ) and give her the "It's not lady like to fart" talk. I'm sure she'll understand.
If she continues her midnight boffing after following these steps then I'm afraid there's only a few options left that you can do - Cork it, tape it, cloth nappies, kick her out, move to Tahiti, or you could always rub eucalyptus under your nose before bed.

Wishing you all the best
Aunty Sam

P.S - the photos in the second e-mail weren't attached / didn't show up

P.P.S - May pay to keep Pheobe away from the fire - a long haired dog like that can't afford to have a back-draft if a sneaky one happens to ignite.

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