Skip to content
  • Register
    • We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

    Attention: owners of dogs with flatulance

    Posts: 312 Member
    edited September 2024 in Chit-Chat
    Benny, my Boston, just gets stinkier with age. Lately he just always smells like cabbage. After a couple nights of all out smell assault my partner suggested Beano. I looked it up and it was said to be safe for dogs on, I think it was, Woofster. We thought the liquid would be the easiest so off to Wally World we went. Something gave me pause berfore I administered the dose. I read the label out of curiosity. The liquid has Xylitol! Xylitol is highly dangerous to dogs and deadly in small doses.

    Just thought I'd mention it in case anyone else was desperate enough to try Beano.

    Welcome!

    It looks like you're new here. Sign in or register to get started.
    Sign In
    Register
    «1

    Replies

    • Posts: 312 Member
      Benny, my Boston, just gets stinkier with age. Lately he just always smells like cabbage. After a couple nights of all out smell assault my partner suggested Beano. I looked it up and it was said to be safe for dogs on, I think it was, Woofster. We thought the liquid would be the easiest so off to Wally World we went. Something gave me pause berfore I administered the dose. I read the label out of curiosity. The liquid has Xylitol! Xylitol is highly dangerous to dogs and deadly in small doses.

      Just thought I'd mention it in case anyone else was desperate enough to try Beano.
    • Posts: 8,810 Member
      my little guy lets one rip every now and then

      he deals with mine
      so I deal with his:laugh:
    • Posts: 2,919 Member
      My dog is the worst:laugh: If it's not coming out of one end it's the other. I have never seen a dog burb as much as this one. And of course the other end works too:laugh: I love it when she looks around like what was that?
    • Posts: 8,810 Member
      My dog is the worst:laugh: If it's not coming out of one end it's the other. I have never seen a dog burb as much as this one. And of course the other end works too:laugh: I love it when she looks around like what was that?

      LOL:laugh:
    • Posts: 312 Member
      my little guy lets one rip every now and then

      he deals with mine
      so I deal with his:laugh:

      Thast was our old approach but an old Boston has a toxicity level that is off the charts! I suggested gas masks but Beano was cheaper. They don't call them Bean dogs for nothing!
    • Posts: 1,460 Member
      We have 5 cats, pretty much against my will but I like to pick my battles, and our oldest cat is the stinkiest thing ever. And it's almost like she does it intentionally, like she holds it til she's nearby then lets it go.... eeewwwwwww
    • Posts: 171
      I'm gagging right now!!! My dogs are like me...we fluff flowers :) LOL!!! Good thing you read the label! Nice save.
    • Posts: 235 Member
      Pepto is fine to use for dogs (dosage should be recommended by your vet) however, it is more recommended for upset tummies rather than gas. If your dog has a chronic gas problem you may want to consider switching to a different food, while dogs do get gas, chronic gas is a gastric problem that is more than likely due to the food he is on. We buy Fromm kibble and have no issues with gas although if my boy gets his hands on a rawhide at my mom's house it's better to evacuate the house asap.
    • Posts: 642
      My big 90 lb male greyhound is dangerous when he expells some air :laugh: :laugh: at night in the bedroom with the door closed!!!??? :laugh:
    • Posts: 2,784 Member
      I wouldn't give my boy Beano- but his gas does make my eyes water at times not always but I can def remember a time when he was in the hallway and me and my husband were in the other room hiding under a blanket trying to avoid the smell. lmao--
      He doesn't even look around like who did that he doesn't care he just rips it like its nothing lmao-
    • Posts: 312 Member
      Pepto is fine to use for dogs (dosage should be recommended by your vet) however, it is more recommended for upset tummies rather than gas. If your dog has a chronic gas problem you may want to consider switching to a different food, while dogs do get gas, chronic gas is a gastric problem that is more than likely due to the food he is on. We buy Fromm kibble and have no issues with gas although if my boy gets his hands on a rawhide at my mom's house it's better to evacuate the house asap.

      When it comes to Bostons they just have gas. It's part of the breed. Snorty, stinky, stubborn and cute! The food does make some difference. He's on the best one we could find for him that he isn't allergic too. :smile:
    • Posts: 235 Member
      show previous quotes

      When it comes to Bostons they just have gas. It's part of the breed. Snorty, stinky, stubborn and cute! The food does make some difference. He's on the best one we could find for him that he isn't allergic too. :smile:

      Ahh I'm not familiar with the Boston terrier in particular, you learn something everyday!
    • Posts: 312 Member
      Your dog is super cute!
    • Posts: 235 Member
      Thanks :) He's my old man now, well middle aged man with a big white beard :D
    • Posts: 1,888 Member
      We were just watching Dogs 101 on animal planet and they did a bit on Bostons and they said that they were just about the stinkiest dogs out there because they take a lot of air in when they eat there food. :laugh:

      Other than that everything they said about them was great. Easy to train, smart, pretty healthy breed, etc. Definitely a candidate for doggie number 2!!
    • Posts: 11,417 Member
      Your dog is super cute!

      He's a sweet boy too, except when he's trying to lick the deodorant off from under your armpits!
    • Posts: 40 Member
      I wouldn't give my boy Beano- but his gas does make my eyes water at times not always but I can def remember a time when he was in the hallway and me and my husband were in the other room hiding under a blanket trying to avoid the smell. lmao--
      He doesn't even look around like who did that he doesn't care he just rips it like its nothing lmao-

      My mini schnauzer is pretty bad at times. But you always know when you need to run... she always sniffs her backside when she lets it go. UGH! :sick:
    • Posts: 1,036 Member
      My boxer is the WORST! In fact, boxers are known for bad flatulence. I've had to teach her to leave the room when she does it (which is far too often). I actually taught her shame :laugh: When she would do it (audibly) I'd say "Lady" in a disappointed tone :grumble: . So now after she does, she'll drop her head & slowly walk out of the room.

      I know it may sound mean, but I'm telling you, what she's doing to us is much, much meaner. :sick:
    • Posts: 487
      My boxer is the WORST! In fact, boxers are known for bad flatulence. I've had to teach her to leave the room when she does it (which is far too often). I actually taught her shame laugh When she would do it (audibly) I'd say "Lady" in a disappointed tone grumble . So now after she does, she'll drop her head & slowly walk out of the room.

      I know it may sound mean, but I'm telling you, what she's doing to us is much, much meaner. sick

      Hehe I have a boxer too. The night we brought her home from the breeder (she was 12 weeks old), she farted the whole car ride home. We thought it was funny then...lol but it never stopped. She has the loudest farts I've ever heard from a creature that doesn't really have butt cheeks.

      It became the main reason she's not allowed to sleep in our bed anymore. I was tired of being woken up in the middle of the night to the worst dog farts!
    • Posts: 2,831 Member
      I have 2 dogs, Lhasa Apso and Shih tzu. Fortunately neither of them have "the problem." I do recall one time, however, when my late (first) Shih tzu ate some garlic mashed potatoes, and that was NOT a good night for company, if ya know what I mean.
    • Posts: 1,036 Member
      show previous quotes

      Hehe I have a boxer too. The night we brought her home from the breeder (she was 12 weeks old), she farted the whole car ride home. We thought it was funny then...lol but it never stopped. She has the loudest farts I've ever heard from a creature that doesn't really have butt cheeks.

      It became the main reason she's not allowed to sleep in our bed anymore. I was tired of being woken up in the middle of the night to the worst dog farts!

      LOL :laugh: I know exactly what you mean. The worst part about it that they're sometimes loud enough that the nearest person will get blamed for it. :sad:
    • Posts: 104 Member
      We were just watching Dogs 101 on animal planet and they did a bit on Bostons and they said that they were just about the stinkiest dogs out there because they take a lot of air in when they eat there food. :laugh:

      Other than that everything they said about them was great. Easy to train, smart, pretty healthy breed, etc. Definitely a candidate for doggie number 2!!

      I have two Bostons and a Boston/french bulldog! They are the BEST dogs ever! They love to snuggle, show a lot of emotion, and are very entertaining! They are definitely people dogs, so I wouldn't recommend getting one if you aren't home a lot or don't have much time to spend with your dog.
    • Posts: 104 Member
      The type of food your dog eats definitely effects how bad their gas is. Bostons are known for their gas, and I have noticed that some foods make it much worse than others. Currently my pups are on Merrick and their gas is almost non-existent. Also, plain yogurt added to their food can help.
    • Posts: 89 Member
      show previous quotes

      LOL :laugh: I know exactly what you mean. The worst part about it that they're sometimes loud enough that the nearest person will get blamed for it. :sad:

      I have a boxer also and she has this same issue. She's oblivious though, lol. We'll be saying "Oh Kacy!!" trying to clear the room and she just looks at us with this "What?" look . Our last boxer was the same and my in-laws' boxers too. They are just blessed I guess. They are so darn cute though.:heart: I have noticed that there are certain breeds that are a bit more prone to this than others. The best thing we can do is not give her any scraps at all. I feel bad for her because my german shepard/husky mix has an iron stomach and can eat anything.

      Good call on looking at the ingredients in Beano. Hope she gets better.:flowerforyou:
    • Posts: 312 Member
      The type of food your dog eats definitely effects how bad their gas is. Bostons are known for their gas, and I have noticed that some foods make it much worse than others. Currently my pups are on Merrick and their gas is almost non-existent. Also, plain yogurt added to their food can help.

      Benny loves yogurt! He actually loves blueberry and will eat it right out of his dish. No help on the gas though, lol.
    • Posts: 312 Member
      show previous quotes

      I have a boxer also and she has this same issue. She's oblivious though, lol. We'll be saying "Oh Kacy!!" trying to clear the room and she just looks at us with this "What?" look . Our last boxer was the same and my in-laws' boxers too. They are just blessed I guess. They are so darn cute though.:heart: I have noticed that there are certain breeds that are a bit more prone to this than others. The best thing we can do is not give her any scraps at all. I feel bad for her because my german shepard/husky mix has an iron stomach and can eat anything.

      Good call on looking at the ingredients in Beano. Hope she gets better.:flowerforyou:

      Absolutely worse than the gas problem is our Australian Sheppard's problem. The story, ugh: when B and I first got together she told me that K had issues with beef. He was absolutely to never have any beef ie steak ever. Well being the Irish pet Mom that I am, I fed him the absolute tiniest piece of steak. The poor guy had diareah for hours and I mean like 12 hours. Errrr...I felt horrible.
    • Posts: 487

      The type of food your dog eats definitely effects how bad their gas is. Bostons are known for their gas, and I have noticed that some foods make it much worse than others. Currently my pups are on Merrick and their gas is almost non-existent. Also, plain yogurt added to their food can help.
      Benny loves yogurt! He actually loves blueberry and will eat it right out of his dish. No help on the gas though, lol.

      I love to make special treats for my dog. She does like yogurt. So in the summer time I make yogurt ice cubes for her. Add a bit of honey to some plain yogurt (you can also mix in flax seed and fish oil if you have supplements for your doggy), then pour the yogurt mixture into ice cube trays and freeze them to make individual treats.
    • Posts: 312 Member
      show previous quotes
      show previous quotes

      I love to make special treats for my dog. She does like yogurt. So in the summer time I make yogurt ice cubes for her. Add a bit of honey to some plain yogurt (you can also mix in flax seed and fish oil if you have supplements for your doggy), then pour the yogurt mixture into ice cube trays and freeze them to make individual treats.

      What a fab idea! Watch out Martha Stewart here we come!
    • Posts: 85 Member
      ok, i have a "bugg", part boston, part pug....peee yew!!!!
      do not EVER give these dogs pupperonies-you WILL regret it!
    • Posts: 1,888 Member
      show previous quotes

      I have two Bostons and a Boston/french bulldog! They are the BEST dogs ever! They love to snuggle, show a lot of emotion, and are very entertaining! They are definitely people dogs, so I wouldn't recommend getting one if you aren't home a lot or don't have much time to spend with your dog.

      What does youe boston/french look like?? More boston or more french?? Picture please.
    This discussion has been closed.

    Welcome!

    It looks like you're new here. Sign in or register to get started.
    Sign In
    Register

    Quick Links

    Categories