My 3 year old goldendoodle just suffered from bloat!!!

[Nicole Gordon]

'Hi Just some info for everyone who has a goldendoodle, my large 3 year old male suffered from bloat monday night and almost died. Luckily he received surgery in time and was saved. He is still in recovery and will takes weeks for him to get back to normal. I would like everyone to be aware of this horrible condition which kills dogs within hours. He was acting very strangely, he was dry heaving, walking around in circles than he went and hid under my deck. He finally came out and collapsed and started crying. We rushed him to the er and they had to quickly operate. Thank god he is ok, I am putting this out there cause I hope no one or no dog has to go through this and owners can be aware of the signs and catch it in time. He is the most wonderful dog and I can not imagine my life without him!! '.

[Linda and Murphy]

I am so sorry this happened to Emmit. He is so lucky you recognized it. Was he eating something different? Murphy is huge and will be 3 in May. We are already on a first name basis with the vet
(my "accident" child), but nothing like that. We will keep you and Emmit in our prayers and thank you for sharing with us.

[Tamara & Giada]

So, glad he is ok..........................how scary!!! So, what causes it?

[Karen & Lucy]

I am so sorry this happened to your GD. Did he get into something and eat alot of it or does the vet know what happened? I am glad you took him when you did. My Lucy will be 3 in April. She is such a part of me, I would be panicing right now. I am so glad everything is OK and Emmit is recovering.

[Yvonne, Riley, Murphy and Luca]

I am glad to hear that he is resting. He is a lucky doodle that you were home and acted quickly. Keep us posted on his recovery.

[Kathy (Ellie & Oliver)]

That is so scary!!! Emmit is one lucky dog!!!! Thank goodness that you were there when the symptoms started. He looks adorable! By the way, I love his name. Thanks for bringing this to our attention. Healing doodle wishes are being sent Emmit's way!!!!

[Kim Williams]

Thank heavens he is ok. You saved his life!!! Bloat is so scary. I am so sorry you had to experience that. Thanks for sharing with us. Emmit is such a cutie. Keep us posted on his recovery.