stomach pinned

[JenC]

There are some breeds that are very prone to it, and for them, the surgery is often done. I know a show bloodhound breeder, her dogs get the surgery. Otherwise, all dogs can bloat. Doesn't mean you need the surgery. To be completely honest, while I know what bloat is and what the symptoms are, I NEVER think about. Ever. I am not worried about it. I'd be more worried about a broken toe nail than I would be about bloat.

[jules]

my 1st lab that passed of bloat was going on 14 years of age when he got it,I was heart broken but had to put him down ,thanks for all your reply's I am not doing it now after reading your reply's and I am going to give him more time to think about the nuetering,my 1st lab that passed of bloat wasn't nuetered till 7 years old (always had hopes of breeding never worked out)he lived to almost 14,my 2nd chocolate lab I had nuetered young (about the age my current chocolate is)and he passed at 10 years old now I'm wondering if it had something to do with it

[SoapySophie]

I also thank you for the info here, as I'm learning, too. I still add a bit of water to Sophie's meals and leave two of her hard rubber toys in the bowl to slow down her eating...she lets out a champion burp after she's done. So cute.

[JenC]

Did your 10 year old die of cancer?

[Berna]

It's not that common in Labs. I wouldn't do it. Sorry to hear about your chocolate Lab.

[jules]

no she said my lab passed because of something to do with his heart,he kept coughing up and his belly was filling with fluid,she said he was like he was actually drowning from the fluid,he was a great dog,never diagnosed with cancer,but did notice a few lumps on his body before he passed