First off, let's define what a burp is. According to Wickipedia, a burp (also known as belch, rectus or erucation) is the release of gas from the digestive tract. It most commonly comes from the esophagus (the tube that takes food from the mouth to the stomach) or the stomach. It is accompanied with a typical sound and occasionally that sound (air) can be accompanied by an odor.
This next part was interesting. According to Wickipedia, "burping" is significantly quieter and much more subtle than "belching." I didn't know that!
Anyway - do Danes burp?
Yes, you bet they can.
Burping occurs when there is swallowed air in the esophagus or stomach. It is common for some dogs to swallow air when eating or drinking - especially when they eat too quickly.
So, what can you do about your Dane's burping?
The best thing you can do is to encourage your dog to eat slower (easier said than done if your dog is one of those that "inhales" their food). You can often feed smaller portions more frequently and some people even place an object in the bowl (such as a baseball) so that the dog has to keep moving the object to eat around it (thus forcing the dog to eat slower). Also, feed a good quality food that is highly digestible.
One more thing, if you change your dog's diet - do it gradually. Never go "cold turkey", changing abruptly from one food to another. Instead,change your dog's diet over a period of a few days by gradually mixing in the new food.
courtesy of PetPlace.com dog Lover
Grumps II
a.k.a don,
a.k.a Mr. Heather's dad
