Bloat question

[Sowa]

I'm not trying to say she has bloat right now, all I'm asking for is to know the signs so I know. I'm not worrying about her bloating right now. I just want to know the signs.

[chocolatepuppy]

Sowa, probably the best info you have on bloat is that video of the Akita that had it. Here are the signs.
excessive salivation/drooling
extreme restlesness/pacing
unproductive attempts to vomit/defecate
evidence of adominal pain(whining and tenderness in the stomach area)
adominal distention
rapid breathing/panting
cold/pale mouth membranes
collapse

[Kater]

excessive salivation/drooling
extreme restlesness/pacing
unproductive attempts to vomit/defecate
evidence of adominal pain(whining and tenderness in the stomach area)
adominal distention
rapid breathing/panting
cold/pale mouth membranes
collapse

I think this is a good list.

Here are two more links that may be helpful...
http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Con...&S=0&C=0&A=384
http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Con...&S=0&C=0&A=672

Usually it is very apparent to an owner that something is seriously wrong with their dog in this situation. You are going to see more than just abdominal distension and the dog will most likely get progressively sicker in pretty short order. I am not sure what breed or age your dog is, but you may want to consider gastropexy (surgery that can prevent or greatly reduce the likelihood of bloat/GDV) if it is a big concern for you.