What Pet Food You Use?

GhettoDogAllStars · 06-10-2010, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

Maybe you just have a smelly dog. Lol, what type of dog is it? I know some dogs are prone to farting more than others.

He's a boxer, and yeah they are notorious for farting. I've had several in my life, and they all farted -- smelly farts that are loud and make you think a person did it.

I always get a kick out of it, because farts are not funny to dogs, but they are hilarious to me -- so, my dog will make a loud smelly fart, and his expression doesn't change a bit. It's almost like he doesn't notice it happened. So funny to me.

Some photos, if you're interested:
Picasa Web Albums - Adam - Dag

mlmdub130 · 06-10-2010, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GhettoDogAllStars

He's a boxer, and yeah they are notorious for farting. I've had several in my life, and they all farted -- smelly farts that are loud and make you think a person did it.

I always get a kick out of it, because farts are not funny to dogs, but they are hilarious to me -- so, my dog will make a loud smelly fart, and his expression doesn't change a bit. It's almost like he doesn't notice it happened. So funny to me.

Some photos, if you're interested:
Picasa Web Albums - Adam - Dag

my dobie farts all the f-ing time, he will get off the sofa strech out with his ass in the air and cut one loose, some times when we are on a walk or run he will fart with each step it's f-ing hilairious, to me atleast. and yeah they are loud and could easily be mistaken for human farts, but his don't usually smell.

i didn't click on the photos til after i posted but he is a good lookin dog i've never seen an all white boxer before

GhettoDogAllStars · 06-11-2010, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by mlmdub130

...some times when we are on a walk or run he will fart with each step...

We call that, "crop dusting"

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Originally Posted by mlmdub130

i didn't click on the photos til after i posted but he is a good lookin dog i've never seen an all white boxer before

Thanks. He might be albino, but I don't think so because he has some pigment (spots, nose, etc). He's also recognized by the AKC, and as far as I know they don't recognize albinos. I actually think he has some pit bull in his heritage, although again the AKC only recognizes pure breeds afaik, but some impure ones probably get through.

Monkeydad · 06-11-2010, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by GhettoDogAllStars

I use Iams, but my dog farts a lot, so I tried Nutro because it was supposed to help, but it didn't. So, back to Iams. Anyone else have this problem?

As a Boston Terrier owner, I know all about gas.

Try getting something called Acidophilus and adding it to the food if you can't find a food that cuts it down.

Dog Nutritional Supplements: Acidophilus+

^that bottle will last a LONG time since you only add like a tablespoon to the food. You may be able to find it cheaper locally at a pet store too.

Damn, I feel like the Warpath resident veterinarian.

GhettoDogAllStars · 06-11-2010, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Buster

As a Boston Terrier owner, I know all about gas.

Try getting something called Acidophilus and adding it to the food if you can't find a food that cuts it down.

Dog Nutritional Supplements: Acidophilus+

^that bottle will last a LONG time since you only add like a tablespoon to the food. You may be able to find it cheaper locally at a pet store too.

Damn, I feel like the Warpath resident veterinarian.

Nice, will do. Thanks.

mredskins · 06-11-2010, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by GhettoDogAllStars

I use Iams, but my dog farts a lot, so I tried Nutro because it was supposed to help, but it didn't. So, back to Iams. Anyone else have this problem?

Aren't boxers infamous for farting my neighbors farts like crazy.

Monkeydad · 06-11-2010, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mredskins

Aren't boxers infamous for farting my neighbors farts like crazy.

Any of the dogs with smashed faces/noses do.

Bostons, Boxers, Pugs, Bulldogs...

It comes from how they breathe and take in oxygen while they're eating. Weird, but I'm serious.

GMScud · 06-15-2010, 12:03 AM

When I lived in Gainesville, one of my workout buddies was a teaching vet at UF's school of veterinary medicine. He had three dogs and a cat and fed them all Iam's. Good enough for me. I have been feeding our cat Iam's for all 6+ years of her life, and she's just as healthy as she was when she was a kitten. Knock on wood, she hasn't had a single health issue and she's just about middle aged now. Truth be told, I'd much prefer a dog over a cat, but my wife loves cats, and I don't have the time or patience for dogs right now.

BleedBurgundy · 06-15-2010, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Buster

Any of the dogs with smashed faces/noses do.

Bostons, Boxers, Pugs, Bulldogs...

It comes from how they breathe and take in oxygen while they're eating. Weird, but I'm serious.

Exactly right. I have both a Boxer and an English Bulldog. They both have the issue, but the boxer is by far the worst of the two.

SBXVII · 06-16-2010, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Buster

Any of the dogs with smashed faces/noses do.

Bostons, Boxers, Pugs, Bulldogs...

It comes from how they breathe and take in oxygen while they're eating. Weird, but I'm serious.

Their also prone to heart problems. Also due to their type of skin and coat prone to skin cancers.

DynamiteRave · 06-10-2010, 04:31 PM

There's also nothing wrong with (so I've read) feeding your dog a raw diet. (Raw/lightly seared meat). I've read about it in lots of holistic dog magazines.

Does anyone do/have any information on that?

Monkeydad · 06-11-2010, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

There's also nothing wrong with (so I've read) feeding your dog a raw diet. (Raw/lightly seared meat). I've read about it in lots of holistic dog magazines.

Does anyone do/have any information on that?

Actually, that's healthier than any pet food, even hollistic ones. Problem is...the meat and veggies will get VERY expensive.

CRedskinsRule · 06-10-2010, 04:44 PM

OK the sunglasses - HILARIOUS

firstdown · 06-10-2010, 05:03 PM

Little Ms Hubbard went to her Cubbard
to fetch her poor dog a bone.
When she bent over thats when rover took over
and gave her a bone of his own.

Smooter · 06-10-2010, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

Little Ms Hubbard went to her Cubbard
to fetch her poor dog a bone.
When she bent over thats when rover took over
and gave her a bone of his own.

I thought it was old mother Hubbard?

06-15-2010, 12:03 AM	#8
GMScud Swearinger Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 12,626	Re: What Pet Food You Use? When I lived in Gainesville, one of my workout buddies was a teaching vet at UF's school of veterinary medicine. He had three dogs and a cat and fed them all Iam's. Good enough for me. I have been feeding our cat Iam's for all 6+ years of her life, and she's just as healthy as she was when she was a kitten. Knock on wood, she hasn't had a single health issue and she's just about middle aged now. Truth be told, I'd much prefer a dog over a cat, but my wife loves cats, and I don't have the time or patience for dogs right now. __________________ Tardy

06-10-2010, 04:31 PM	#11
DynamiteRave Living Legend Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Washington DC Age: 39 Posts: 16,867	Re: What Pet Food You Use? There's also nothing wrong with (so I've read) feeding your dog a raw diet. (Raw/lightly seared meat). I've read about it in lots of holistic dog magazines. Does anyone do/have any information on that? __________________ Establishment, establishment, you always know what's best. I've been a part of this message board for 17 years. Damn I'm old.

06-10-2010, 04:44 PM	#13
CRedskinsRule Living Legend Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 59 Posts: 21,744	Re: What Pet Food You Use? OK the sunglasses - HILARIOUS

06-10-2010, 05:03 PM	#14
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 62 Posts: 15,817	Re: What Pet Food You Use? Little Ms Hubbard went to her Cubbard to fetch her poor dog a bone. When she bent over thats when rover took over and gave her a bone of his own.

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