or he is about to have diarrhea so home-made enemas likely will not help infect it could make things worse. Go ahead and give him the gas-x but if he is not feeling better in the morning or acting less bloated he needs to be checked to make sure this is not more serious. Dr. Dan. Dr. Dan, Dog Veterinarian. read more
Bloating in a large breed dog especially an older one is very concerning actually and you may want to consider having him evaluated because bloat can be life threatening and is life threatening if the stomach twists. read more
Gas-X (simethicone) is an over-the-counter medicine which can be used to relieve dogs of painful flatulence and wind, or as an aid during a bloat emergency. It works by combining small gas bubbles in the intestines into larger gas bubbles which can then be passed more easily from the body. read more
Although Gas X, which also goes by the name of Simethicone, originally formulated for human use, it is, in fact, safe to give to your dog to help ease the discomfort of bloating related to gas. It can provide quick relief in common scenarios in which there is not a deeper and more serious underlying problem. read more