Help! My baby has REALLY STINKY gas :( - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Teresiana · 02-07-2013, 09:56 AM

My little girl didn't show any interest in eating yesterday - not typical at all of her. She's usually a piggy & will eat anything. She seemed a little lethargic & she vomited some clear saliva. When I picked her up so she wouldn't step in the vomit, she was trembling a little. I got scared & took her to the vet. She's not dehydrated/hypoglycemic, but my vet put her on Metronidazole in case she had a bacterial infection. We also changed her probiotic to a chewable vs. powder. She's eating now.

Here's the thing...at the vet last night, she let out a little poof of really stinky gas on the exam table. And now, she's had REALLY stinky butt ALL DAY

I called my vet, but he's in surgery. I read on an old thread that it's okay to give them children's Pepto or a liquid for gas. The thread was from 2009. So I'm wondering if that would still be okay. Has anyone given their pup over the counter people medication for gas?

She is eating today & seems back to her old self. I did give her a dose of the Metronidazole early this morning. I'm running out to get blizzard supplies & figured I'd grab some Pepto or something just in case. Thanks!!

rubymoon2072 · 02-07-2013, 10:01 AM

im not sure of an answer but i hope shes feeling better real soon. i personally would grab it and await a return call from the vet to confirm its ok and dosage amount.

Nancy1999 · 02-07-2013, 10:08 AM

What does stinky butt all day mean? Does it mean that she's continually letting out gas, or does it mean her butt stinks? I personally wouldn't give any meds without the vets okay. I know Pepto is given for upset tummies, but I don't think it will help with gas. When you say she'll eat anything, could she have eaten food that upset her. If she often has gas, I'd do a food switch. Hope she’s feeling better soon. Gas is a symptom that something isn't digesting right.

Teresiana · 02-07-2013, 10:16 AM

Stinky butt means she's been farting all day long.

Yeah, I'll wait for the vet to call me back...especially since I was just there yesterday. I'd hate to give her something that might hurt her or change the effect of the medication she's on. There's definitely something going on with her tummy. But her tummy is usually rock solid. No change in food lately. But she might have eaten something she picked up off the floor. I guess I'll just suck it up & deal. I gave her chicken & rice this morning. Hopefully, it will clear up soon & her tummy will be back to normal.

Nancy1999 · 02-07-2013, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Teresiana

Stinky butt means she's been farting all day long.

Yeah, I'll wait for the vet to call me back...especially since I was just there yesterday. I'd hate to give her something that might hurt her or change the effect of the medication she's on. There's definitely something going on with her tummy. But her tummy is usually rock solid. No change in food lately. But she might have eaten something she picked up off the floor. I guess I'll just suck it up & deal. I gave her chicken & rice this morning. Hopefully, it will clear up soon & her tummy will be back to normal.

Thanks for explaining. The reason I asked is I thought that there might be another issue like an anal gland problem. I'd definitely tell the vet about that. That sounds like a pretty potent medicine; it can cause lots of side effects perhaps its causes gas as well because it upsets the tummy.

Teresiana · 02-07-2013, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Thanks for explaining. The reason I asked is I thought that there might be another issue like an anal gland problem. I'd definitely tell the vet about that. That sounds like a pretty potent medicine; it can cause lots of side effects perhaps its causes gas as well because it upsets the tummy.

Funny you mention the anal glad problem. I just asked my vet to check hers yesterday. I didn't ask because I thought she might have had a "problem" though. I just thought she might be due for an anal glad check...and since I was there...

I didn't start really noticing the gas until this morning. So maybe it is the medication. I'll update when I get a call back. Thanks!

Nancy1999 · 02-07-2013, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Teresiana

Funny you mention the anal glad problem. I just asked my vet to check hers yesterday. I didn't ask because I thought she might have had a "problem" though. I just thought she might be due for an anal glad check...and since I was there...

I didn't start really noticing the gas until this morning. So maybe it is the medication. I'll update when I get a call back. Thanks!

Some dogs never have to have their anal glands emptied, while others need it monthy, it varries quite a bit. Hope stinky butt is back to her old sweet smelling butt in no time!

Teresiana · 02-07-2013, 12:12 PM

So the doctor told me that the gas is probably from the medicine. He said to wait a few days & if it doesn't go away to call him back. I have an appointment for my other pup on Tuesday. So I'll follow up with him then. At least now I know what expect from Metronidazole...SERIOUS STINKY BUTT!

Thanks for your help

Nancy1999 · 02-07-2013, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Teresiana

So the doctor told me that the gas is probably from the medicine. He said to wait a few days & if it doesn't go away to call him back. I have an appointment for my other pup on Tuesday. So I'll follow up with him then. At least now I know what expect from Metronidazole...SERIOUS STINKY BUTT!

Thanks for your help

Lol, I'll remember that!

02-07-2013, 09:56 AM	#1
Teresiana Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 2,194	Help! My baby has REALLY STINKY gas :( My little girl didn't show any interest in eating yesterday - not typical at all of her. She's usually a piggy & will eat anything. She seemed a little lethargic & she vomited some clear saliva. When I picked her up so she wouldn't step in the vomit, she was trembling a little. I got scared & took her to the vet. She's not dehydrated/hypoglycemic, but my vet put her on Metronidazole in case she had a bacterial infection. We also changed her probiotic to a chewable vs. powder. She's eating now. Here's the thing...at the vet last night, she let out a little poof of really stinky gas on the exam table. And now, she's had REALLY stinky butt ALL DAY I called my vet, but he's in surgery. I read on an old thread that it's okay to give them children's Pepto or a liquid for gas. The thread was from 2009. So I'm wondering if that would still be okay. Has anyone given their pup over the counter people medication for gas? She is eating today & seems back to her old self. I did give her a dose of the Metronidazole early this morning. I'm running out to get blizzard supplies & figured I'd grab some Pepto or something just in case. Thanks!! __________________ Teresa, Yoshi, Momo & Prima

02-07-2013, 10:01 AM	#2
rubymoon2072 Cedric♥Lola♥Keylo Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gilford, NH, USA Posts: 9,209	im not sure of an answer but i hope shes feeling better real soon. i personally would grab it and await a return call from the vet to confirm its ok and dosage amount. __________________ Cedric N Lola N Keylo RIP Punkee Princess

02-07-2013, 10:08 AM	#3
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	What does stinky butt all day mean? Does it mean that she's continually letting out gas, or does it mean her butt stinks? I personally wouldn't give any meds without the vets okay. I know Pepto is given for upset tummies, but I don't think it will help with gas. When you say she'll eat anything, could she have eaten food that upset her. If she often has gas, I'd do a food switch. Hope she’s feeling better soon. Gas is a symptom that something isn't digesting right. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

02-07-2013, 10:16 AM	#4
Teresiana Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 2,194	Stinky butt means she's been farting all day long. Yeah, I'll wait for the vet to call me back...especially since I was just there yesterday. I'd hate to give her something that might hurt her or change the effect of the medication she's on. There's definitely something going on with her tummy. But her tummy is usually rock solid. No change in food lately. But she might have eaten something she picked up off the floor. I guess I'll just suck it up & deal. I gave her chicken & rice this morning. Hopefully, it will clear up soon & her tummy will be back to normal. __________________ Teresa, Yoshi, Momo & Prima

02-07-2013, 12:12 PM	#8
Teresiana Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 2,194	So the doctor told me that the gas is probably from the medicine. He said to wait a few days & if it doesn't go away to call him back. I have an appointment for my other pup on Tuesday. So I'll follow up with him then. At least now I know what expect from Metronidazole...SERIOUS STINKY BUTT! Thanks for your help __________________ Teresa, Yoshi, Momo & Prima