It’s a Farty Party

How are farts made? What causes dogs to fart? Why do some dogs fart more than others?

After this lesson, you will be able to:

• explain what causes farts
• list common causes of farts in dogs
• identify foods that will make your dog fart more
• explain why cats don’t fart as much

Mom, Why do I Fart?

Read or listen to this short story about Gus the dog to learn about how farts are made.

Try your skills!

Match the food to the farting behavior.

Use these card prompts to discuss with your small group.

Work your way through this board game to test your knowledge.

Further exploration

Here are some additional videos about animal farts.

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