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Gas in English Bulldogs

English bulldogs are active and have a vocal digestive system.
Due to that they are prone to having gas.
Owners don't mind it but guests do.
Although by nature its stomach is that way, gas might mean health problems known as bloat.
It sounded simple but it is a life threatening condition.
Gas is mostly caused by diet and you can help by trying out different food.
Other than that, you can hold the plate up when your dog is eating in order to reduce gas.
Since that probiotic has a few advantages, you can also give your bulldog this supplement or yogurt with each meal.
The friendly bacteria will break down the food in his intestine causing it to digest properly.
Bloat is also known as gastric torsion.
Since that there is not much research on bloat in bulldogs, vets and breeders advised to take the precautions below: - Avoid from giving your dog large meal.
Give small meals twice or thrice a day.
- Never feed your dog before and after exercise - Reduce your dog from drinking before and after meal.
When your dog drinks, it allows more air into his stomach.
- Pay attention to his eating.
If he is gulping food, remove the food for a while.
With those precautions taken, it is not proven to prevent bloating.
The best way to get rid of gas is know what to do when your dog is showing signs of bloat.
- Check your dog's stomach by laying him down.
If he is bloated, the bulging stomach is mostly visible on the left side.
- Take your dog to the vet IMMEDIATELY - Look out for other signs such as shivering, weakness, faint pulse and decreasing in body temperature.
These are signs of shock.
Experts in this area use decompression method by using tubes and large needles.
It is not recommended for those who are inexperienced.
The best action to take is to bring your pooch to the vet within the first half an hour of this symptom.


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