Adrianne Matzkin's Blog – April 2009 Archive (4)

A Vet's Article about Bloat - a must read for everyone! We can always learn something new

by Elise M. Atkinson, CVT

GDV: A Silent Killer

Gastric dilatation is when a dog’s stomach fills with excess gas, fluid, or foam. A dog with gastric dilatation looks like it has swallowed a large balloon. Although it causes physical discomfort, this type of bloat doesn’t last long and may go away on its own.

A dog with gastric dilatation volvulus (GDV) also looks “inflated,” but after the stomach fills with gas, fluid, or foam, it turns or torses. When the… Continue

Added by Adrianne Matzkin on April 21, 2009 at 9:23am — 8 Comments

A Proud Doodle Mom - Just Had to Share

Tonight was our 2nd Sedar. My Dad, StepMom, Sister, BIL with their 2 sons, 8 & 6 and DH neice, her husband and their 20 month old son were here + the 5 of us.

My Dad uses a walker. Instinctually Samantha was so careful around him when he was up and walking - making sure she didn't get in his way. When he sat she just brought her ball over to him, dropped it in his lap and just patiently waited for him to throw it to her. The difference with him was she just sat quietly waiting. When it… Continue

Added by Adrianne Matzkin on April 9, 2009 at 9:00pm — 6 Comments