questions about bloat

[Adrianne Matzkin]

I didn't want to start this discussion on Kari's about her experience and her loss of Ari.
I read what was written on what not to do. My question is about the raised bowls. Charli is 28" tall at her shoulder. For her to have a bowl on the floor she was to spread her front legs so wide it hurts me to watch her. The other 2 aren't as tall but for them to have their bowls on the floor doesn't make eating easy.
My doodles chew their food, will go over and get a little water and come back to finish their dinner

I appreciate your suggestions.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

It's hard to say. Bloat is fairly rare in small dogs, and it's not an issue with miniature poodles; but in mixed breeds that have Labrador Retriever or Standard Poodles in the mix, I'm not sure anyone knows. There wouldn't be any studies or statistics.

[F, Calla & Luca]

The thing about statistics is they don't matter at all if your dog is the one. But I don't think you can't be overly paranoid either.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I just meant that the only way you can get an idea if your dog is at higher or lower risk is to find some data on it.

[F, Calla & Luca]

I know.

[Marianne *OZZY & ZOEY]

This is how Ozzy eats LOL. He takes his time and eats slow guess he really enjoys his food.

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

He looks so comfy. I'm surprised at how many of these guys eat laying down, really enjoying their meals.

[AndySharon BoomerShaynaMariner]

I was just reading an article about administration of Hydrogen Peroxide to promote vomitting in dogs and came accross some disturbing comments that it can cause BLOAT.

 

Please be careful!!!

[F, Calla & Luca]

I would think anthing that creates a lot of gas in the stomach, and hydrogen peroxide can foam a lot, could do this.

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Wouldn't pure hydrogen peroxide burn a dog's mouth, esophagus, and stomach? 

[F, Calla & Luca]

I would think it depends on the strength. I know what they sell as an antiseptic is much lower percentage wise than hair bleach. I t is recommended to induce vomiting in those circumstances when you need to do that.

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Thanks F.