What is a Fart? And What To Do About the Smell?

Everybody does it, animals, too. But what is a fart? What causes them? Can you/should you stop them? And, most of all, is there anything you can do about that smell???

What is a Fart: Definition and Cause

Flatulence… or farting… is simply the release of intestinal gas. You can feel the build-up of intestinal gas in your body. Sometimes, with excessive gas, it’s even painful… At least until it’s released via a fart.

But how does that gas build up in the intestines? Mostly it comes from two sources: 1) Swallowed air (including when we drink carbonated beverages, which are filled with gas bubbles) and 2) It’s part of the natural process of digesting foods. As foods come into the digestive tract, the good bacteria in our bodies begins to break it down, so that the nutrients can be absorbed, and the waste can be expelled. As these bacteria break down the foods we eat, gasses are produced.

So… should you try to stop a fart from forming or from escaping? The answer to both is NO! The production of gas is a sign of a digestive system that is functioning properly. And the expulsion of that gas (farting) is necessary to avoid pain (and an internal explosion). This is true for humans as well as animals.

Why Do Farts Smell Bad?

What is a fart? Gas mask

Well, as you know, not all farts do smell bad. The smell of a fart depends on which foods were consumed, and how your… Or your pet’s… Body breaks those down. For example, based on the typical pet dog diet, the smelliest particles in a dog fart are usually ammonia and hydrogen sulfide. Those are some pretty smelly substances. And when they’re released via a fart, the smell permeates the air for all to enjoy… or NOT!

But What Can You Do About a Fart and Its Smell?

There are products available to stop the production of the gas in the first place. But, as mentioned above, this practice is unhealthy, as it interferes with the natural, healthy process of food digestion. But there is a new product that doesn’t interfere with the natural, healthy food digestion process. Instead, it binds to the smelly particles, after they’ve been produced, and neutralizes the smell before the gas escapes. For dogs, the product is Paw-pourri. And there’s a human version called Sneak A Squeak.

Both products are made with only all natural ingredients that are 100% safe for your, and your dog’s, gut. The odor-zapping effects last for 8 to 12 hours and are 100% guaranteed to work to “Tootralize” your farts. Imagine no more being run out of the room… (Just as you got yourself comfortable, of course!)… By a smelly fart released by your dog or significant other. Movie night just got even better! Not to mention long car rides.

The Fart Song Is Funny – The Smell, Not So Much

Farts are liberty, or so the song says. And the song’s not wrong. The liberation of that pent-up gas is a necessary relief for your body… And your pet’s body. But the smell, especially from the dog, can make you run into another room… Or just stay and dramatically complain about the smell you’re suffering through. But no more! Sneak A Squeek and Paw-pourri are changing the fart game! Try it here. And remember, it’s 100% guaranteed to work, or your money back!