My 10-year-old dog has gas. What could be causing it and how to help?

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Having gas issues with my 10yr old dog.. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | 10 years old | 87 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

A common cause of gas in dogs is a poorly digested diet, but it can also be caused by intestinal parasites, GI tumors, gastroenteritis, spoiled food, or increased swallowing of air due to things such as respiratory infections or eating quickly. In an old dog, cancer is always a concern, and I would take Monty into your vet on Monday for a health check to rule out a medical cause behind his gas. The vet can also prescribe medications to help with the gas depending on the cause.

My 10-year-old dog has gas. What could be causing it and how to help?

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