Really sorry man. It sounds like her belly flipped and stayed twisted, which is not that uncommon for large breeds. My Basset went this way.No Chinese dog treats in the house, been that way for a few years now. I gave her two pieces of rawhide from Brazil yesterday but also gave my grandson's dog one and no sick signs from her.
Except for where her belly was swollen this morning, I didn't see any swelling that might indicate a snake bite. Our Jack Russell terrier used to get bit at least once a year and his face would swell up like he had a softball under his skin. Didn't see any thing like that on this dog??
I appreciate the kind words and possible causes. Thank all of you.
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Dang Howard, so sorry to hear about your dog. If you need another one to keep outside for protection, just let me know and I'll send my wife down.
If she will cook too, send her on.
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Sorry about your loss. Certainly is tough and especially to watch. I have not read all 7 pages, but many of the local toads can spur those symptoms and death if your pup bit one. Had a friend loss their dog in that manner as well as another family member.
"Veterinarians often recommend that large breed dogs she used elevated feeding bowls to help prevent bloat and other digestive disorders. However, there seems to be conflicting information as to whether or not elevated feeding bowls for dogs actually help with trapped gas or any other G.I. problems associated to either eating too fast or eating in the wrong position."
I guess the philosophy has changed......
sorry for your loss
Similar experience with one of my Great Pyrs. He was about 5, was a rescue we had for a year and a half. One day he was crazy as ever, by dinner time he was lethargic and lying under the table. Later on in the evening he was foaming at the mouth and vomiting. He went outside and laid on the deck and wouldn't budge. I had to carry the big guy into the house when I was going to bed. He passed that night. I have another Pyr and Boxer, they all were in and out of the house that same day. I have a fenced/wooded back yard a little over an acre. I immediately thought he was poisoned.
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My dog liked to lay down and eat, I'm wondering if that might have had something to do with it. It sure is looking more and more like bloat.
Yep, my Brittany used to kill toads and the poison they secrete through their skin would make him foam at the mouth and start to hyperventilate.
My deepest sympathies and condolences for your loss .
To be completely honest I did not read through every post in the thread but having raised German Shepherds and done quite a bit of research it almost sounds like he may have had a flipped stomach. How old was he? The ligament that holds the stomach to the spine can stretch out over years and if they get any bloating after eating their stomach can actually flip over and then die within a few hours of this happening. Did he have any bloating that you noticed?
Again I'm sorry for your loss but I generally like dogs better than humans because the only time a dog breaks your heart is when they take the Rainbow Bridge... Wish I could take credit for that quote
To be completely honest I did not read through every post in the thread but having raised German Shepherds and done quite a bit of research it almost sounds like he may have had a flipped stomach. How old was he? The ligament that holds the stomach to the spine can stretch out over years and if they get any bloating after eating their stomach can actually flip over and then die within a few hours of this happening. Did he have any bloating that you noticed?
Again I'm sorry for your loss but I generally like dogs better than humans because the only time a dog breaks your heart is when they take the Rainbow Bridge... Wish I could take credit for that quote
