#EGGY FARTS FULL#
You need to take your pooch to the vet so he can perform a full examination. Your dog could be suffering from any of the following conditions: Rotten egg smelling farts accompanied by bad-smelling, sour feces or diarrhea is another reason you should take your dog to the vet as soon as possible. However, if the sulfur fart stink continues and you’re walking around with your nose pinched all the time, then you’ve got to investigate the matter further. If your dog’s food contains any of these sulfur-rich ingredients, you may need to change his food. A diet high in red meats, eggs and other proteins sources such as beans will result in stinky, sulfuric farts. I’ve mentioned that certain foods and diets may make your dog fart more often. When do I need to worry about my dog’s smelly farts? This gas is a result of the digestion process in your dog’s colon. The culprit of these rotten egg or sulfuric smelling farts is the one gas known as hydrogen sulfide. Even your dog may be puzzled by the smell and I’ve seen dogs actually lift their tails and have a good sniff themselves. It’s the rotten egg stinky ones that really get our attention and gets us thinking there may be something up with our dogs. They make up 99% of the farts released by your dog and most times, unless excessive, they’re normal. The five gases I’ve mentioned above normally produce relatively odorless farts. Why are my dog’s fart smelling like sulfur and rotten eggs then? Your dog may have a food allergy, an inflammatory bowel disease or infection, or some other underlying GI condition. However, if you’re struggling to pinpoint the cause, it’s a good idea to speak to your vet. This results in larger amounts of gas building up which can then result in dog farts that smell like sulfur.Įxcessive farting is often linked to a dietary issue and can be solved fairly quickly.
When this happens, the bacteria are not able to digest and ferment the nutrients as efficiently. Your dog’s digestive enzymes are not able to cope with the breaking down of certain fibers and complex carbohydrates. Your dog could also be suffering from a certain food intolerance.
It can also happen if your dog has been in the trash can and has eaten something that doesn’t agree with him. Most times it happens when you switch your dog from one food to another. Is excessive flatulence bad for my dog?Įxcessive canine flatulence can be an indication something is not right with your dog. The problem comes in when the gas production becomes excessive or stinky like rotten eggs. What I can tell you though, a certain amount of gas production is normal. Sounds like a whole science lab experiment going on inside your dog’s stomach! Yes, he’s done one again… a dog fart that smells like sulfur.ĭuring fermentation of fiber and complex carbohydrates, the following gases are produced: It’s the bacteria in the large intestine that’s responsible for producing certain gases. The intestinal microbiota community plays a very important role in the digestion of our food as well as its fermentation. And, yes, us humans also have this little community thriving inside us! This group is referred to as the intestinal microbiota. Your dog’s gastrointestinal (GI) tract is host to a population of bacteria, viruses, fungi and other microbes. By having an understanding of what causes flatulence in the first place, the mystery of rotten egg farts can be solved. The causes of sulfur smelling farts are quite simple to understand, as it’s all down to what causes gas in your dog. Let’s talk through the different reasons your dog’s farts smell like rotten eggs and when you should worry about it. However, most times, when your dog lets off a sulfuric smelling eggy stink bomb it will due to something he’s eaten.īut excessively rotten egg smelling farts can also be a sign of an underlying health condition.
Plus, there are also certain diseases and gastrointestinal issues can also be the reason your dog’s fart smells sulfuric. However, too much can cause stinky farts. Sulfur is an essential mineral in the dog’s diet. This is the gas responsible for the rotten egg fart smell. Why do my dog’s farts smell like rotten eggs? Your dog’s farts smell like sulfur or rotten eggs due to hydrogen sulfide. Farting is a natural process, for both humans and our dogs (and every other living creature).īut when does canine flatulence go beyond the acceptable norm when it reaches sulfur and rotten egg like levels of stink? Jokes aside though, dogs who have farts like rotten eggs or sulfur could be an indication your pet is suffering with some gastrointestinal issues. Such as the time you were trying to impress your new in-laws, a dinner date, or you got woken up in the middle of night wondering if the sewer was overflowing again. I guess we’ve all had those times when the dog let’s out a really rotten egg fart.
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