Goldendoodle and Bloat

[Mandy & Sprocket]

Hey All,

I just wanted to remind or tell you about bloat.

Sprocket suffered from bloat a couple of weeks ago...twice in 2 days. Luckily he had surgery the first time and his stomach was tacked so the second time although the bloating was much worse, his stomach hadn't flipped. There was no obvious triggers that caused his bloat (i.e. he hadn't eaten, drank or exercised for hours). He had; however, always had digestive issues (or so we think). Also, Sprocket is only 2 years old...very young for bloat. 

Get to know the symptoms of bloat (pacing, panting, whining, *lapping at air*, gagging).

Sprocket threw up a few times and had pink gums. The two vets we spoke to on the phone told us these were good signs and proved he was fine; however, we insisted (suggestion of a friend who lost a dog to bloat) on getting him to the emergency vet and getting an xray just in case (it was 1am). Turns out (to the vets amazement) that his stomach had turned. The second episode of bloat occurred about three hours after he returned home from the vet the next day. He had not exercised, only ate a very small amount of soft food and only drank a very small amount (about 2 hours before). 

Anyway, he's doing well now... but if you notice the symptoms do not hesitate to call or visit a vet and insist on an xray!!!!

Love, Mandy and Sprocket

[Bonnie and Kona]

This sounds terrifying. When I was a little girl we had a dog that died from bloat. I hope Sprocket feels great soon and that this never ever happens again!

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

Thank goodness you had the gut feelings that told you to take Sprocket to the vet when you did.  Bloat must be one of the most scary illnesses that can happen and so quickly too.  I'm delighted that he is doing well now.

[AndySharon BoomerShaynaMariner]

Glad Sprocket is doing well.

 

The discussion in the  Health and Medical Issues Group is very comprehensive.  Karen - thanks for posting the link. 

 

There is a discussion about an "Emergency" kit - we should all read it.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I'm glad Sprocket is okay.

Bloat is indeed life-threatening. In fact, some veterinary websites refer to it as "the mother of all emergencies".

Here is a discussion from the DK Health and Medical Issues Group which includes info on emergency treatment for bloat:

http://www.doodlekisses.com/group/healthandmedicalissues/forum/topi...

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

Thanks for posting this! I had been meaning to learn more about this. I'm so glad Sprocket will be ok.

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

First, I am so glad that Sprocket is okay. Secondly what did they think caused the bloat the 2nd time? What can you do to prevent it from happening again and again?

Bloat is the one thing that scares me the most. We always wait at least an hour before she is allowed to become active, she is used to her schedule now but at first it was difficult. I know the signs but now I am afraid it can happen anyway.

Any advice from the Vets on how to prevent it from reoccurring?

[Elizabeth & *Kosci*.]

Best wishes to Sprocket and a restful time for you Mandy , what a worrisome time.

[BG and Gavin]

Thank you so much for posting this Mandy.  It must have been very scary.  I am glad Sprocket is okay now.

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

Sprocket-I hope you feel better now. That must have been so scary! Thanks for the info too!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

I am glad Sprocket is doing fine now. Thank you for this post.