Dog owners

[sissy]

This is a serious question for all you dog lovers out there....what is up with dogs and bodily noises?  I am drop dead serious here people...this dog is "expelling" them from both ends and I literally can't sit in the same room with him....HIM...maybe I just answered my own question.  It's not a dog thing, it's just a male thing  No seriously, I don't remember this with any of our other dogs...is this normal (golden retriever about 6 years old)

[kennard04]

This is a serious question for all you dog lovers out there....what is up with dogs and bodily noises?  I am drop dead serious here people...this dog is "expelling" them from both ends and I literally can't sit in the same room with him....HIM...maybe I just answered my own question.  It's not a dog thing, it's just a male thing  No seriously, I don't remember this with any of our other dogs...is this normal (golden retriever about 6 years old)

have you changed the dogs diet recently ? Has anything about the dog changed ? He may be getting to the point where you need to start looking at a different dog food. Goldens, like other sporting dogs are bred to hunt, their food has to have the energy needed to provide that. Is the dog getting sufficient exercise ? Are you feeding him at the same time and the same amount ? Hopefully he's not fed 'human food' ?

[sissy]

This is a serious question for all you dog lovers out there....what is up with dogs and bodily noises?  I am drop dead serious here people...this dog is "expelling" them from both ends and I literally can't sit in the same room with him....HIM...maybe I just answered my own question.  It's not a dog thing, it's just a male thing  No seriously, I don't remember this with any of our other dogs...is this normal (golden retriever about 6 years old)

have you changed the dogs diet recently ? Has anything about the dog changed ? He may be getting to the point where you need to start looking at a different dog food. Goldens, like other sporting dogs are bred to hunt, their food has to have the energy needed to provide that. Is the dog getting sufficient exercise ? Are you feeding him at the same time and the same amount ? Hopefully he's not fed 'human food' ?

No human food from me but he does seem to favor sitting close to the children when they are eating   He probably doesn't get the exercise that he should and eats food (can't recall the name but not from the grocery store) for dogs with sensitive stomachs/allergies.  And he probably doesn't eat at the samw exact time but usually in the evening and now that you have me thinking about it....probably better in the morning???  Thank you Ken for the feedback.  I know I was being slightly funny about it but it was a serious question and it just doesn't seem normal.  I have always had large dogs (first golden)and just have no memory of this. I can honestly hear his stomach making noises and it makes my tummy hurt thinking about how that would feel

[yote19]

sissy, have been a lifetime golden retriever owner.  Our older dog that passed away last year was fed from the table and tooted often.  We didn't get her the excercise that she needed and gained a few extra love handles.  We are sorry to say that it was us that caused many of the issues.  Our new puppy that we have had since September of last year gets absolutely no people food.  We feed her EVO red meat (very expensive) but very high in protein.  She gets small portion in the morning (2 cups) and an even smaller portion in the evening (1-1/2 cups).  When she turns a year old  the qty drops even more.  The best thing about it is there is little waste out in the yard.  Her energy level is through the roof and she gets a lot of exercise these days.  She seems to be happy and very lovable  like all goldens (the best dogs in the world).

[sissy]

sissy, have been a lifetime golden retriever owner.  Our older dog that passed away last year was fed from the table and tooted often.  We didn't get her the excercise that she needed and gained a few extra love handles.  We are sorry to say that it was us that caused many of the issues.  Our new puppy that we have had since September of last year gets absolutely no people food.  We feed her EVO red meat (very expensive) but very high in protein.  She gets small portion in the morning (2 cups) and an even smaller portion in the evening (1-1/2 cups).  When she turns a year old  the qty drops even more.  The best thing about it is there is little waste out in the yard.  Her energy level is through the roof and she gets a lot of exercise these days.  She seems to be happy and very lovable  like all goldens (the best dogs in the world).

I remember you sharing pics of your new baby and the loss of your friend    Happy to hear that she is doing well with her new family.

I am familiar with EVO and the name of the food we buy just came to me "Avoderm" but think we might have switched recently trying to find something that would "agree" with him better (can't remember THAT name now )  He is a bit much for me on a leash and loves to run with Mr. Sissy but only on the shorter runs.  He is not overweight, despite the scraps he manages to eat off the punks.  I will check into EVO as a possible "cure" .  And as I am the "retriever" of said "retriever waste"...I am diggin' the fringe benefits 

Thank you Yote (I will give you one free snow dance without any harsh words/thoughts)

[kennard04]

I am familiar with EVO and the name of the food we buy just came to me "Avoderm" but think we might have switched recently trying to find something that would "agree" with him better (can't remember THAT name now )  He is a bit much for me on a leash and loves to run with Mr. Sissy but only on the shorter runs.  He is not overweight, despite the scraps he manages to eat off the punks.  I will check into EVO as a possible "cure" .  And as I am the "retriever" of said "retriever waste"...I am diggin' the fringe benefits 

Thank you Yote (I will give you one free snow dance without any harsh words/thoughts)

anytime you change brands of food you should do it slowly. We start with 25% of the new stuff for a couple days, then go to 50% etc. We have an Irish Setter, we had to get a halter type collar for his walks, it turned a wild antic'd red dog into a gentleman. But he gets 2 walks a day, 1 1/2 cups of good dry dog food in the morning and in the evening. He does try to sneak people food when he can. But we're very adamant about him laying down somewhere outside of where the family eats, and not letting him gobble up baby droppings. That is the worst thing for a dog, it will prematurely end their lives.

[sissy]

I am familiar with EVO and the name of the food we buy just came to me "Avoderm" but think we might have switched recently trying to find something that would "agree" with him better (can't remember THAT name now )  He is a bit much for me on a leash and loves to run with Mr. Sissy but only on the shorter runs.  He is not overweight, despite the scraps he manages to eat off the punks.  I will check into EVO as a possible "cure" .  And as I am the "retriever" of said "retriever waste"...I am diggin' the fringe benefits 

Thank you Yote (I will give you one free snow dance without any harsh words/thoughts)

anytime you change brands of food you should do it slowly. We start with 25% of the new stuff for a couple days, then go to 50% etc. We have an Irish Setter, we had to get a halter type collar for his walks, it turned a wild antic'd red dog into a gentleman. But he gets 2 walks a day, 1 1/2 cups of good dry dog food in the morning and in the evening. He does try to sneak people food when he can. But we're very adamant about him laying down somewhere outside of where the family eats, and not letting him gobble up baby droppings. That is the worst thing for a dog, it will prematurely end their lives.

We did change his food gradually (it was happpening on the other food too).  Think I will try changing when we feed him and try to get him out more and see if that helps...poor guy 

[meluvsoccer]

Besides kicking the dog every time it farts (not that I do that mind you),
Here are some websites that I found that might be of use:

http://www.pets.ca/pettips/tips-79.htm

http://www.healthguidance.org/entry/12465/1/How-to-Stop-Dog-Farts.html

http://askville.amazon.com/Awful-dog-farts/AnswerViewer.do?requestId=7268643

And finally, you can always cork it
(just kidding)

[sissy]

Besides kicking the dog every time it farts (not that I do that mind you),
Here are some websites that I found that might be of use:

http://www.pets.ca/pettips/tips-79.htm

http://www.healthguidance.org/entry/12465/1/How-to-Stop-Dog-Farts.html

http://askville.amazon.com/Awful-dog-farts/AnswerViewer.do?requestId=7268643

And finally, you can always cork it
(just kidding)

Thanks for all the links...some useful info and I think there are a couple of options before we resort to your last suggestion 

Thanks again to everyone

[yote19]

I say cork it till mom and dad come around and then let it rip, won't see them till Christmas.  Maybe that is why our dog eats every living plant in our backyard, more enzymes.  Seriously, our back yard has more chicken wire than a chicken coop.

[kennard04]

Thanks for all the links...some useful info and I think there are a couple of options before we resort to your last suggestion 
Thanks again to everyone

many deep chested sporting breeds are prone to bloat, which also is gas. Our vet suggested we put a large block of some kind in the dogs food bowl. He still gets the same amount of food, but he has to eat slower because he has to eat around the block. It had to be something large enough and heavy enough to stay in the bowl, but not so large that it blocked his food completely. I used a 3" long piece of 4X4 that I sanded smooth. Worked good when he was a puppy. At 80 pounds he just picked it up in his mouth and removed it. But it helped for awhile, he swallowed less air, had less chance of bloat and had less gas.

[sissy]

Spot on with the inhaling of food.  I held his bowl last night and just gave him a little bit of food at a time.  He was totally confused and I didn't hang around long enough in the room to see if it made a difference but I do know there was NO gulping last night.

Thanks again for all the great advice.  You dog peeps are the best (Shh, don't tell my dog, but I prefer the cats  )

[kennard04]

Spot on with the inhaling of food.  I held his bowl last night and just gave him a little bit of food at a time.  He was totally confused and I didn't hang around long enough in the room to see if it made a difference but I do know there was NO gulping last night.

Thanks again for all the great advice.  You dog peeps are the best (Shh, don't tell my dog, but I prefer the cats  )

I prefer cats too, deep fried, fricassed, stewed with tomatoes and basil, hahahaha

[sissy]

Spot on with the inhaling of food.  I held his bowl last night and just gave him a little bit of food at a time.  He was totally confused and I didn't hang around long enough in the room to see if it made a difference but I do know there was NO gulping last night.

Thanks again for all the great advice.  You dog peeps are the best (Shh, don't tell my dog, but I prefer the cats  )

I prefer cats too, deep fried, fricassed, stewed with tomatoes and basil, hahahaha

Ken, I will no longer be asking you..."what's for dinner" 
But I thank you for the dog advice inspite of your evil ways 

[EWSoccer64]

Spot on with the inhaling of food.  I held his bowl last night and just gave him a little bit of food at a time.  He was totally confused and I didn't hang around long enough in the room to see if it made a difference but I do know there was NO gulping last night.

Thanks again for all the great advice.  You dog peeps are the best (Shh, don't tell my dog, but I prefer the cats  )

I prefer cats too, deep fried, fricassed, stewed with tomatoes and basil, hahahaha

You must have eaten at teh same restaurant in the south of France that I did.   The waiter said it was rabbit, but I saw several cat pelts out in the ally later.......