I wouldn't be too stressed about him being "gassy". Any sudden change in diet, in dogs, as in humans, is likely to cause a bit of an upset tummy, including the production of gas. Change is best done slowly and if you don't know what he's been eating previously then offering him smaller meals more frequently could help. If after a few days the gassy problem hasn't eased then maybe try a different food? What have you started feeding him? I use to find that when I fed my dogs tinned dog food they were VERY gassy and their motions were a little loose, then I switched them to dried dog food and their motions firmed up and the gas had gone. If after you've tried all of these things the problem still exists, then maybe a quick trip to the vet could be in order.
It's probably a good idea to take him for a check up with a local vet anyway, just to get him checked out. If he's a stray his vaccinations probably aren't up to date. You should also have him tested for heartworm and start him on a heart worm prevention medication. Have him treated for intestinal worms also, again for just in case.
I hope this has been helpful. Good luck and have fun with your new mate!
I'd say its normal. The change in food, or having food at all may have upset his stomach a little, giving him gas. I really wouldnt worry about it to much.I have a stray that i found today and I am confused about his actions.?
maybe he is not used to large meals or the food you gave him disagreed with his insides
yeah, gas and diarrhea are normal for dogs who have their normal diet changed on them, even the brand of dog food can mess up their bowel movements. take him to the vet soon and have him checked out, though. its really nice that you took him in, man
Yeah... I just took in a stray a few weeks ago. They aren't used to having that kind or amount of food so they might be gassy for a while with maybe unusual smelling poop. Unusual for a cat's poop that is.
I think so. You've fed him twice today and given the fact that he is all bones, his body isn't used to that much food. Once he adjusts to the brand of food, this should go away or minimalize.
You and your wife rock. What incredible people you are!
Yeah, that should be perfectly normal since he hasn't been eating well. I'm assuming that you fed him, which is probably the reason for the gas since he has obviously been neglected as far as getting fed properly. Keep an eye (and ear) out though, just to make sure that he is having regular bowel movements though. He may have diarrhea at first though, since he is adjusting to a new diet. Just stay observant and if anything goes on for too long such as diarrhea or vomiting, which may indicate a more serious situation...
Hope this helps!!!
First off it is very nice thing you have done here.
That dog will not forget you saved its life.
yes having food after not having any or very little would give him gas.
Best not to over do it at first until it gets used to having food on a regular basis.
He could have worms and is the reason he is so skinny, beside no food.
he does need a checkup at the vets for sure.
I can't understand how people can just drop off a pet and expect it will be able to fend for itself.
I have seen them in ditches that had been hit by a car the night before and were still laying there alive.
They suffer all night long because people just don't care.
You don't know what this dog has been feeding on before you took him in. And if he's been 'starving', giving him two meals in the space of a small time isn't such a great idea. Be prepared for the results (and I'd be keeping him off my bed, for now!!). Gas isn't good news ever (it can lead to bloating) but for now, just see what comes through, and adjust his feeding accordingly. It may take some time for his system to adjust to being fed, to begin with, and to the food you are using.
By the way, have you advertised widely (police, pound, poster local areas - Doglost website UK) that you have 'found' this dog? There might be somebody out there trying to find him. Until you have done this, he's really not yours to keep.
Yeah it is normal given the circumstances. 9 yrs ago my husband brought home a pit bull mix puppy. He was actually thrown from a car at a 4 way stop sign by our home. He was obviously abused as he had a leg that was healing from being broken in 4 places. The vet said he was about 3 months old at the time and the injury was about 3 weeks old. Anyway back to the subject. He was really skinny and dirty and we gave him food ( had to go to the gas station and got him 2 cans of food to hold him over till we could get a better food). He had horrible gas. The next day we took him to the local Pet smart and got him a high quality dry food and still the gas persisted along with diarrhea. We took him to the vet by the end of the week and the vet said it was because he went from having hardly anything to eat to a rich diet. It stopped after about 2 weeks(give or take a little). Just remember if you ever plan on making any food changes, mix it in slowly with what you are already feeding him to make the change of food easier on his belly. Hope this helps and good luck with him. I think it's great you saved the little guy.
I think it is just his GI tract reacting to the new food, like some of the other responders have already mentioned. If you plan on keeping him it would be great if you get him in for a check-up with a veterinarian. If he is still gassy the veterinarian might recommend an easier to digest diet until he can handle high quality food like you might already be giving him.
Big props for caring for this pup.
you really should take him to the vets. and when you have a really underweight dog you shouldnt feed it loads in one go as it will cause it to be sick. little meals a few times a day are best until they start gaining weight
give it some time.. his body will adjust to the food
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