Lrg. Breed Dog Owners Please Read, This could save your pet's life. Options

[rushie'smom]

I'm so angry that I did not know this. Bloat is the 2nd most common killer of dogs after cancer. I know that age, his breed, and stress were the biggest factors in my Rush's death, but there are many things listed on the site below that I was doing and had no idea they were wrong! My vet spoke to me about hip dysplasia and skin disorders. The breeder spoke about skin and stomach problems in Airedales, but NO ONE ever said a thing about bloat! I'm so upset! If you own a large breed listed on the linked website, please be forewarned so you can change some feeding practices that might save your pet's life. I wish I had known these things and if I ever get another dog (which of course will be a large breed, 'cause I love them) I'll know alot more about this than I did with Rush.

I hope it helps someone avoid my pain.

http://www.globalspan.net/bloat.htm

[Kathleen032]

Dear Rushie's Mom,

Thanks so much for posting this website. Since's Shiloh's passing I've since adopted (actually he adopted me) a German Shepherd cross. I've heard so much about bloat, but I've only heard a few things about how to prevent it. One of the things I heard was that an elevated food bowl would help to avoid bloat....but that's one of the causes!

Thanks again,
Kathleen