Bloating

[slleipnir]

Josie seems unusually bloated right now. This usually means she got into some food where she'll eat and eat and eat, and her belly gets huge. However, I can't find anything she would have gotten into?? Any other ideas?? I looked up dog bloat, and she doesn't seem to be showing and signs of what they had listed for it...

[junescrater716]

She could be going through false pregnancy and/or retaining water. Is she fixed and give us some other details on how shes been acting. Do NOT take my word for it completely I am not a certified vet.

[#1Wolflover]

well is she fixed? if she isn't than she might have gotten out and got pregnat. If shes fixed than maybe you should take her to the vet.

[luvofallhorses]

I think Josie is fixed. what would bloat have to do with her being fixed or not? I hope she is okay. (((Josie)))

[#1Wolflover]

I think Josie is fixed. what would bloat have to do with her being fixed or not? I hope she is okay. (((Josie)))

if she isn't fixed she could be pregnat.

[luvofallhorses]

yeah but I do think she is fixed. I really hope Josie is okay, Audrey. I'd take her to the vet if she doesn't seem to get better. hugs to the both of you!

[borzoimom]

I need more information. .. " Bloat" ( GVD) is panting, trying to vomit, burping,shortness of breath etc.. That is what you read right?
Does she look visibly swollen- and where- take pictures? Could be nothing- could be major!

[slleipnir]

I need more information. .. " Bloat" ( GVD) is panting, trying to vomit, burping,shortness of breath etc.. That is what you read right?
Does she look visibly swollen- and where- take pictures? Could be nothing- could be major!

That is what I read. She isn't showing those signs. She is acting normal. I think I read too that you don't hear "girgling" in her stomach with bloat...but hers is making noises. Plus she keeps farting really gross smelly...ick.

She is fixed. She has gotten into food before, where she eats too much and her belly gets big...that's exactly what it looks like, but I haven't found anything she got into

[borzoimom]

Usually the gut is silent in bloat.. I am concerned about giving advice on a dog I can not see. I would call the vet. I think its just gastritis- but please- call the vet.. Just to be sure. I can not see the dog or feel the dog- and I did loose a dog to bloat several years ago that the vet diagnosed wrong. ..
The fact she is passing gas is a good sign, but I would still call..

[slleipnir]

I'll call in the morning, unless she seems to get sick or act strange. I really can't afford an emergency vet call if it's nothing...and she doesn't seem sick. I just wonder what could have caused it

[applesmom]

You'd recognize bloat the instant you saw it. As long as she's acting normal in every other way, just keep an eye on her and don't allow her to do any strenuous exercise. If she's gorged herself on food, the increased possibility of torsion will be there until she gets rid of the swelling, which should happen any minute.

If she chewed up something non edible that she shouldn't have and swallowed it, she may have trouble passing it and become blocked. Keeping an eye on her is about all you can do for now.

If in doubt, call your vet!

Let us know how she's doing.

[BitsyNaceyDog]

She has gotten into food before, where she eats too much and her belly gets big...that's exactly what it looks like, but I haven't found anything she got into

Could someone have given her something when you weren't looking? Could she have gotten something outside? Maybe she stole something off the counter?

I hope Josie is alright. I'm glad she's acting normal.

[slleipnir]

Could someone have given her something when you weren't looking? Could she have gotten something outside? Maybe she stole something off the counter?

I hope Josie is alright. I'm glad she's acting normal.

Very possible, but both my dad and bro said they didn't give her anything, nor left food out. (maybe they forgot?) She will do anything to get food, even the cats food when she can, or stuff from the counter. I just haven't found anything...the cats food is still there too

[animal_rescue]

Hmm I'm not sure but Roxie seems to be going through the same thing. If she doesn't have any bloating signs then I don't think it's anything serious. My friend's dane went through bloat and it was a very scary, touch and go thing!

[slleipnir]

Still waiting. It's now 2am. I'm too worried to sleep. I feel that as soon as I sleep, something will happen. I'll stay up all night if I need to. She seems a little uncomfortable, but isn't showing any signs..I can hear her belly making nosies from here (she is on the other side of the room) I don't know what that means though...