Any information on dogs and bloating

[seekeerz]

We have a Curly Coat, nearly a year now, and while we've had no problems with bloat, I'd be interested to hear from anyone who has - type of dog, what feeding programme, etc.
We've been careful to maintain two meals a day, limited activity before and after, she's not a bolter of her feed, but why do they have a burst of energy immediately after their meal and want to tear around like loons - we also have two Westies and the three together has to be seen to be believed.
Happy to hear from anyone and their experiences or knowledge...thanks

[jules77]

Fortunately I havnt experienced bloat, but I do feed twice a day and dont exercise for an hour each side of any meal.

You may have looked up references on the net, and dont know if this information will be of interest to you.

http://www.dog-breede...bloat%20in%20dogs.htm

[thugulike]

I had a Neapolitan Mastiff who had bloat twice. The first time it was due to him drinking too much water and we got him to the vets before an operation was necessary. The second time wasn't after a meal either but he needed the op. We have wonderful vets and he survived the operation without any ill effects. But he was one of the lucky ones. I now have an English Mastiff and he's fed twice a day and any exercise is avoided for at least an hour after food. He doesn't eat very quickly fortunately and will lie down after a meal. In fact he'll lie down almost anytime. The advice Jules gave is correct. It's very important to recognise the signs of bloat as any delay getting treatment can be fatal very quickly. Dogs with bloat tend to pant and look miserable and they may have a swelling on 1 flank. They don't pass wind and can't vomit. Once seen never forgotten.

[seekeerz]

Thank you both for you answers - I'll check out the web site for more. Glad to hear your experiences turned out ok, thugulike. cheers, S

[tamborine]

I have mature GSheps - fed once per day on meat only. They live out (access to shelter) are fit, active and occasionally generously bring me in a rabbit.