Bloat paranoia and upset tummies

[J and Riley (and Luna)]

So... last night Luna started excessively licking her lips and making hiccupping/gagging noises... and her tummy felt a bit tense.  My first thought was "OH NO, it's bloat!".  We rushed her to the local vet E.R. (5 minutes from our house!)

After a thorough check (and $170) she was just having an upset tummy (she's a bit of a garbage can - probably ate something on a walk that didn't agree with her).  The vet "prescribed" us to go get some Pepcid AC from the drug store and feed her rice/ground beef for a day or so. She also gave us a really good description of what a dog with bloat seems like.  (Can't really type it out... she basically impersonated/acted out being a dog with bloat for us!)

She seems fine now - she has asked to play and is in good spirits.  I think all these dire tales I've seen of dogs getting bloat has turned me a bit paranoid.  At least now I have some Pepcid AC for the next time she eats something that doesn't agree with her ;)

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

Oh I'm so glad Luna is ok. So much better to be safe than sorry!

[AndySharon BoomerShaynaMariner]

 

Glad Luna is OK.  I always remind people that BLOAT IS A LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCY!!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Calling ahead is crucial; that way they will watch for the dog and get him right into the treatment room. With bloat, time is of the essence.

[Angela, Wheeler & Wicket]

Oh my! So glad it wasn't bloat! Our emergency vet said if you think your dog is experiencing bloat put them in the car & call on the way, don't ever wait! For our Doberman it was to late, plus he had been through chemo & most of the cancer had come back! It was the scariest thing I ever went through(and one of my saddest days, ever)! I tell people time & time again, that if you know nothing about bloat or gastric tortion, to do your research, cause you don't have a lot of time! Hope Luna feels better!

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

So glad that she is ok

[Donna K & Quincy]

Glad Luna is OK, better safe than sorry.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Poodles and Retrievers all have deep narrow chests and are all on the list of breeds prone to bloat.

[Kimmy & Chewie]

Glad to hear that Luna is OK. I am a hypercondriac doodlemom (who lives less than 5 mins from the vets office), so I'm out the door at the slightest sign of trouble too.

Are doodles prone to bloat? I understand breeds that are at risk are those which are "deep chested" like danes, shepherds, rotties etc. If so, I'll add it to the list of things to watch for.

 

[Janie, Jackson and Jilly]

That had to be pretty scary last night! I'm glad she's ok!

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

I'm so glad to hear that Luna is okay. Glad that you had her checked out. Better to be safe....