Dog Talk: How to deal with your dog's toxic farts

'Oops, was that me?' To help a pet with a gassy stomach, you can give it dog treats that contain activated charcoal, Yucca schidigera or zinc acetate. Photo: StockSnap

You're happily petting the sweet furry, when your friend looks somewhat extra beatific. And then, two seconds later, you’re hit by a smell that’s just pure sewer drain. Let’s face it: dogs are sweet but when they let fly a toot, oh boy.

My three cats are either awfully discrete or perfectly regulated, so when I was hit with a noxious cloud the other day by a canine pal, I went delving into the how’s and why’s. What I discovered fascinated me.