The important things in life
An unforgettable sunrise, but all the more special are our dogs.
Millie in the distance nearly died 2 weeks ago (17 Dec 2019) with gastric volvulus, emergency laparotomy ( and gastroplexy) saved her life, but she has had further admissions with aspiration pneumonia. Not yet out of the woods but recovering well and back home.
Owners with deep chested dogs (as are vizslas and boxers) should read up about the risks of "bloating" and how to minimise this. There is a 40-60% mortality, even with surgery within 2-3 hours, approaching 100% if delayed.
If you have one of the deep chested breeds, the risks can be mitigated and it is well worth familiarising yourself with the symptoms !!!
The important things in life
An unforgettable sunrise, but all the more special are our dogs.
Millie in the distance nearly died 2 weeks ago (17 Dec 2019) with gastric volvulus, emergency laparotomy ( and gastroplexy) saved her life, but she has had further admissions with aspiration pneumonia. Not yet out of the woods but recovering well and back home.
Owners with deep chested dogs (as are vizslas and boxers) should read up about the risks of "bloating" and how to minimise this. There is a 40-60% mortality, even with surgery within 2-3 hours, approaching 100% if delayed.
If you have one of the deep chested breeds, the risks can be mitigated and it is well worth familiarising yourself with the symptoms !!!