The dogs that are most susceptible are those that have a deep ribcage for example, labs, retrievers, shepherds... you get the idea. However, ANY dog can get bloat. Remember the golden rule, never ever exercise after feeding - leave at least a minimum of 2 hours... better still, mimic your dogs natural behaviour and walk first then eat...
BLOAT The Killer
If you experience a combination of the following:
• Your dog retches from the throat but nothing is produced other than small amounts of frothy mucus
• Your dog tries to defaecate unsuccessfully
• Your dog adopts the ‘Sphinx’ position
• Your dog’s tummy goes hard and / or swells up like a balloon and is as taut as drumskin
• Trying to bite, or worry, the abdomen
• Your dog is very unsettled
CONTACT YOUR VET IMMEDIATELY.
Bloat is a true emergency - be prepared to drive to the surgery straightaway. The chance of survival decreases alarmingly if you
delay getting the dog to the surgery more than 60-90 minutes after the first signs.
So whether you’re about to catch a plane, serve a meal to your family or go to bed - DON’T. Instead take your dog to the vet.
It could save your dog’s life.
http://www.alphadogbehaviour.co.uk
He's looking good eh?
Showing signs of being as good as Amber our old Wire was. Polite, attentive and so on.
http://www.alphadogbehaviour.co.uk
So much of this in the news still and it seems to be so common it goes under the radar!
BBC NEWS | UK | Dog attack toddler critically ill
BBC NEWS | UK | Dog attack toddler critically ill
http://www.alphadogbehaviour.co.uk
http://www.wirevizslas.com/
We lost our ol' girl Amber over a year ago now, and we are ready to introduce a new dog.
This time a male of the same breed (we'll call him Max!) and as it happens from the same breeder Donna Holman, so the same genes will be there. Follow the link and it's the first picture on her home page where you'll see a sweet puppy picture as they feed. We may well go back up to see them next weekend at 4 weeks to hopefully assess and choose a pup. Ill keep you updated!
Nick
We lost our ol' girl Amber over a year ago now, and we are ready to introduce a new dog.
This time a male of the same breed (we'll call him Max!) and as it happens from the same breeder Donna Holman, so the same genes will be there. Follow the link and it's the first picture on her home page where you'll see a sweet puppy picture as they feed. We may well go back up to see them next weekend at 4 weeks to hopefully assess and choose a pup. Ill keep you updated!
Nick
