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The Bloat Check
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Here are twenty signs that your dog may be in trouble from bloat or torsion:
- distended abdomen
- rigid (hard) abdomen
- painful when touched in the abdomen
- vomiting foamy or liquid material
- unproductive attempts at vomiting or retching
- arched back
- praying position (down in front, rear in standing)
- laying down on belly - crouched position
- curling up in a ball
- laying or sitting in a unusual location
- seeking a hiding place
- looking at their side
- frequent swallowing (aerophagia)
- hyper salivation (drooling heavily)
- drinking excessively
- lack of appetite
- quiet, any abnormal behavior
- lethargy, weakness
- panting, breathing rapidly or heavily
- red gums or white gums (not normal pink colour)
If you notice any of these signs and are concerned at the possibility that at may be bloat please contact your vet as soon as possible
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