Bloat chart

[Penny & Maggie's Mom]

Cody burps after every meal. I think it's his way of passing his kudos to the cook. lol And not to mention a very boy thing to do !

[Karen519]

Penny and Maggie's Mom

Thank you so much for posting this BLOAT CHART and everyone should look at it and get your dog to a vet IMMEDIATELY if you suspect bloat!!

http://bouviers.net/dogblog/files/bloatchart.pdf

P.S. FOR US SIGNS were: Snobear was trying to throw up and poop at same time but nothing was coming out, he seemed ancy and anxious and was pacing and finally he just laid down exhausted. We checked his gums and they were VERY PALE, ALMOST WHITE!
Snobear had BLOAT!!

[sdain31y]

I was sent a link to a youtube video of an Akita that was experiencing bloat. Its hard to watch, but I feel a lot better prepared (the dog survived!!).

not sure how to add the link, but the website is

Bloating akita - YouTube

Bloating akita - YouTube

[Jo Ellen]

Why are they videotaping this and not rushing this dog to a vet. I don't understand. This is easily a fatal condition, not to mention extremely painful. I don't understand.

sdain, you will know if your dog bloats, you will know immediately if you are watching. It's really quite unmistakable, you know something is dreadfully wrong and there's only one thing to do ... get to the vet as quickly as you can.

[my4goldens]

Originally Posted by Jo Ellen

Why are they videotaping this and not rushing this dog to a vet. I don't understand. This is easily a fatal condition, not to mention extremely painful. I don't understand.

sdain, you will know if your dog bloats, you will know immediately if you are watching. It's really quite unmistakable, you know something is dreadfully wrong and there's only one thing to do ... get to the vet as quickly as you can.

I agree with you, Jo Ellen. Having almost lost my Rusty almost two years ago to bloat, it is an awful thing to see, and minutes count if you are to save the dog. Having seen bloat in person I could not bring myself to watch the video clip. The images of Rusty and what he went thru are still too fresh in my mind.

[My Big Kahuna]

Thank you! I've coped it into my documents and will be printing out to tape up in the pantry!!!!!

[Laurie]

Having lost my beautiful Phoenix to bloat almost 3 years ago, I just want to reiterate...if you see a symptom even remotely resembling bloat...get your dog to the vet. It could mean life or death. It is not something you want to experience.

A few months ago, I noticed Austin standing still with his head down...he was clearly uncomfortable. I called the vet right away and told her I was bringing him in. After learning I had already lost one Golden to bloat, she was great. She did everything possible to ease my mind that Austin wasn't bloating.....he had a belly ache. Yes I am severely paranoid!!

[Jo Ellen]

Originally Posted by Laurie

A few months ago, I noticed Austin standing still with his head down...he was clearly uncomfortable. I called the vet right away and told her I was bringing him in. After learning I had already lost one Golden to bloat, she was great. She did everything possible to ease my mind that Austin wasn't bloating.....he had a belly ache. Yes I am severely paranoid!!

I understand this. We never fully recover, do we. {{hugs}} for you, Laurie, and always tender thoughts for Phoenix.