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Why Dog-Wa Treats Dog Gas

Published Monday 16 of March, 2009

By Jane Leon, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Distinguished Graduate of Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine

Imagine this, if you will. You and your dog, The Best Dog in the World, are sitting quietly in your cozy family room, watching television. Suddenly, it happens. There is a small, seemingly innocuous â€˜pop.â€™ The Best Dog in the World turns in amazement, stares at his rump, and runs from the room.

You realize that you are doomed, as the Best Dog in the World becomes the Most Flatulent Dog in the World, and the objectionable odor of gases from poorly digested food settles over the room, lingering until you too are forced to leave, or pass out.

Must life go on like this? Do all dogs pass gas incessantly, ruining the atmosphere and the high definition screen, or is there hope? The answer is yes, there is hope, and its name is Dog-Wa.

You see, flatulence is a universal problem that has been studied by man for eons. The term simply means excessive formation of gases in the stomach or intestines. The resulting excessive gas leads to gaseous eruptions from both ends of the dog. Usually owners tolerate the belching end of the dog, but are much less pleased with the other end. Expelled gas from this end, termed flatus, often carries objectionable odors that lead owners to seek veterinary help. Dogs suffering from flatus may be swallowing excessive amounts of air, having digestive tract problems, or be unable to digest all their food. The poorly digested foods, usually carbohydrates and fiber, reach the colon, where they are fermented by bacteria and produce odoriferous gases. Foods such as beans, soy, peas, onions, and high-protein foods are notorious producers of gas caused by bacterial fermentation. So are foods containing lactose, such as cheese and ice cream, if fed to pets with lactase deficiency.

So, we understand what contributes to flatus. A veterinary examination will rule out digestive problems that require medical therapy. Other pets can be aided by dietary modification. To help correct the problem, feed readily digestible foods and avoid those diets high in fiber and difficult-to-digest carbohydrates. Experiment with different foods to find the culprits and avoid feeding them. Finally, use Dog-Wa on a daily basis.

Dog-Wa contains parsley and peppermint, two herbs that have been shown to aid digestion. Literature tracing back centuries points to parsley as a food that promotes digestion, increases stomach secretions, decreases bloating, and reduces flatus. Sweet-smelling peppermint freshens the breath and soothes the stomach. Together, they can help your dog digest food, feel less bloated, and pass less gas. As an added benefit, the herbs contain vitamin C, vitamin A, other micronutrients, and antioxidants found in green, leafy vegetables. With Dog-Wa, your dog gets the benefits of all these nutrients without consuming the indigestible parts of the green plants, thus avoiding even more flatus. The cold-pressed herb extracts are easily digested, do not contain fiber, do not add to gas production, and can help reduce it. So, Dog-Wa is your best choice to help decrease your petâ€™s flatulence while positively contributing to digestive health and overall well-being. For a happier pet and an odor-free family room, feed Dog-Wa.

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Our 4 year old Boston Terrier has always had an extremely sensitive stomach that resulted in "clear the room" gas. [With] Dog-Wa there was marked improvement and within 2 days it was clean air breathing for our family.

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