2009.02.23
Wall of Shame: Spud
The newest face on the Wall of Shame belongs to Spud, who shares his nauseaous fumes with blog reader Sandy. She writes:
I've been chuckling over the two blog entries regarding flatulent dogs. Here are a couple of pictures of my fiancé's English bulldog, Spud. I believe the Spud-man has to be the most gaseous of any of your readers’ pets.
English bulldogs are famous for their gaseous emissions due to the shape of their muzzles. They swallow a lot of air while eating. Might I also mention the snoring that bulldogs are famous for? There isn't a dog food made that will lessen the after effects of bulldog digestion.
Spud does his best to temper the foulness of his bowels by eating copious amounts of grass. I've often compared him to a goat. Believe me, it doesn't help. We buy Royal Canin dog food made especially for a Bulldog's sensitive stomach at PetSmart to the tune of $43 a bag plus tax. Needless to say, that money ends up going up in "smoke".
I've heard you can mix in activated charcoal in their food to help with gas but I can't see a sharp-nosed dog going for that unless you mix it with caviar.
Sorry to say, we have pretty much abandoned any hopes of controlling this and have to banish him to the outdoors. He's very sweet and lovable, but a very stinky little man!
It isn't just dogs. My kitty, Stewie, toots around the house. My sig other suggested we should change his name to Chicago, the windy kitty. According to the vet, there's nothing wrong with him and some cats are just that way. Changes to food have not helped his condition either but we still adore him.
Comment by Andrea — February 23, 2009 @ 3:44 pm
Andrea, I burst out laughing at my desk when I read this comment. Windy Kitty! That is so funny! If you want to send a picture. I would be honored to add Stewie to the Wall of Shame.
Comment by Nona — February 23, 2009 @ 4:09 pm
But look at that face! That's the chill face of, "everything is fine!".
I've heard of rural regions in some countries converting the methane from sewage systems into usable fuel for heating and cooking. Maybe you could capitalize on that.
Andrea - HILARIOUS! (Chicago, the windy kitty)
Comment by Ed S. — February 23, 2009 @ 4:33 pm
Our cats get that way sometimes too, but theirs is most often tied to food. If we get the cheap stuff, like plain Cat Chow, they are horrible. They'll stink up the place while sitting with you on the couch or when they use the litter box. It's about the only time anyone can tell we actually have cats in our house. When we switched to the Meow Mix Wholesome Goodness, or Purina Healthful Life...we've used it too, they're much better. I think quality of food and sensitivity issues can play a big role for any pet, or people for that matter.
Comment by Other John — February 24, 2009 @ 1:36 pm
I still love Spud even if he is stinky and tries to hump my leg when I go to see him. Hey, there's another bad habit you can write about, Nona!
Comment by Lindsey — February 25, 2009 @ 10:37 am
We also have dogs (greyhounds,a Golden Retriever and an Italian Greyhound).
We swear by Papaya Extract to help with this problem. You can get it anywhere that sells vitamins. It is cheap (less than $4.00) and works very well. It is a chewable and they usually take it without any problems.
Comment by Linda — August 11, 2009 @ 5:38 pm