We lost our 3 1/2 yr old boy to bloat while away on vacation

[Danna]

Just needed to share my deep sorrow.  We lost our beautiful boy, Finn, to bloat on 7/5/19.  We were returning from vacation when I rec'd a call from the kennel, in the airport, that she discovered him in his run.  She rushed him to the vet, but it was too late.  We are so heartbroken. 

So, I just wanted to remind everyone that bloat is a very real danger an to educate themselves on how it happens and how to prevent it.

 

[Frank & TeddyToyDoodle]

I am very sorry for your loss.

Is bloat something that is less common dealing with smaller dogs, including Mini and Toy Doodles ?  I usually take Teddy to the dog park after dinner so it could be 10-15 minutes after he eats dinner.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I doesn't happen in toys and almost never happens in minis. It's common in Standard Poodles, and hence, standard doodles. 

[Frank & TeddyToyDoodle]

Thanks Karen....BTW, Teddy turned 3 years old this past Saturday.  I can't believe it !

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

It is most common for very large dogs and ones with deep chests (like our doodles). Frank, it is not common to smaller dogs.  It wasn't common for my English Springer Spaniel - by breed, but he had anxiety which is one factor.  

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

I'm sorry for your loss.  Anything that takes your pet away so unexpectedly is very difficult, I think.  I hope in time your good memories will outweigh the sorrow.

[Bonnie and Kona]

Oh Danna, how tragic! I am so very sorry for your loss. I know your heart is broken. Sending you hugs and doodle kisses from our household to yours.

[Barbara, Zoey and Zeke]

So terribly sorry!  No words can make you feel better, but know we are send our love.  

[BG and Gavin]

I am so sorry for your loss. How tragic.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

I am so sorry for your loss! This is heartbreaking!

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

Sorry for your loss Danna. And thank you for bringing it to our attention again. I think so many of us know about it but think it won't happen to me!  It's such a quick and deadly condition that no matter how fast we get them to the vet, there are no guarantees.