Coping With Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus Syndrome

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GDV - Why didn’t I know about this!!!
by: TLF on Tue, May 20 2008

We just lost our 12 year old Golden Retriever to GDV. I had never heard of it, and was never told that a bloated belly on a dog was life threatening! He ate his food like normal and suddenly started retching as if he were going to vomit, but didn’t. If I would have known how important it was to get emergency care immediately in that situation, he may have been saved. At least I wouldn’t have the guilt knowing I waited too long. Why didn’t I know about this horrible condition?

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Wed, May 28 2008
i feel the same way. my mother had a doberman who just passed away a couple days ago. My mother has been gone for 3 yrs. Why don't the vets tell the o...Read

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Newfoundland dog - Angus - by Thomas - (Tue, May 27 2008)
My wife and me were aware of ‘bloat’ in Newfies and other breeds. Angus has always been a picky eater and subsequently, has been lean throughout his eight years. [more..]
GDV - Why didn’t I know about this!!! - by TLF - (Tue, May 20 2008)
We just lost our 12 year old Golden Retriever to GDV. I had never heard of it, and was never told that a bloated belly on a dog was life threatening! [more..]

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