Nathan! I am so sorry babe that this happened to Fang. He is such a sweet dog. I'm glad you got him to the care he needed. I said a prayer for his full recovery.

What is stomach flipping? I have never heard of that before.

GangstaFam I’m so happy Fang is much better it breaks my heart when I hear suffering thank you for the updates you made me smile from ear 2 ear.
Sounds like u got an amazing vet it’s so hard to find one these days that care more for the animals than how much they will be paid.

OMG!!!

I am so sorry! But I'm also immensely relieved that you acted so quickly and that you had a competant and compassionate vet staff so close.

I will definately keep Fang in my prayers--you too!

I have NEVER heard of stomach flipping. Does this happen just to his breed or are all digs suseptible to this?

Moonbeam said:

Thinking of you and fang, Nathan.

A horrible story. I've just told my mum about the symptoms you described so she knows what to do if it ever happens to our dog. I hope Fang is fine, and I'm sure he will be.

tA

Tribal Disorder

http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431

purplerein said:

He impresses me all the time too. That's why he's my older bro.

I definitely agree that his route was more respectable, and I normally try to be that way too, but I'll be damned if someone says something bad about my Fang.

You Renners rock.

RipHer2Shreds said:

I thought that was sweet. It seemed like he liked it.

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

You know when a hose folds over on itself and the liquid can't escape and pressure builds up? That's what this is like. The stomach rotates in the body cavity and turns upside down. The esophagus and small intestine pinch and the contents of the stomach can't move. Gas and pressure build up until eventually something gives. Usually the stomach tears. It's some hardcore shit.

Terilicious said:

It's actually very rare in basset hounds. And since this happened and I've been talking to people about this, I'm surprised at how many have never heard of it.

I found this...

Typical breeds affected are Akita, Great Dane, German Shepherd, St. Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, and Irish Setter. Sighthounds, Doberman Pinschers, Weimaraners, Bloodhounds, other similar breeds, and large, deep-chested mixed breeds are also affected.

HamsterHuey said:

As do you Jay.

Moonbeam said:

Don't make me out to be such a saint! You know what an ass I can be.

GangstaFam said:

I was afraid of that

My poor baby

ThreadCula said:

What I can gather from my reading and from my vet's advice is to monitor activity after eating. Perhaps consider giving 2 smaller meals instead of one large one. Spread out treats and water througout the day and maybe keep them separate from meal time. Don't let them play too hard for 2 hours after eating a large meal. I wouldn't freak out like it's going to happen at any moment. It can come out of nowhere, but in my 22 years of having dogs, I've never seen it. And all of my dogs have been larger chested dogs than little Fang. But most importantly, if you notice trouble breathing, vomiting in assosciation with a bloated abdomen, by all means get your pet in to someone immediately. That's the best you can do - detecting it early and getting proper medical attention. A lot of people aren't aware of emergency veterinary facilities in their area. It's always a good idea to know where these are and have their number at the ready.

katt said:

I wish there was a Dr. Meadows in every town.

GangstaFam said:

Thanks for the advice.
Im aware of our emergency clinic,its not too far from here

She doesnt eat her dinner all at once. She'll eat half when I put it out then she'll eat the rest before I go to bed.

I just saw this now. But I'm glad your pup is feeling better.

lazycrockett said:

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GangstaFam said:

Actually, I'm not too far from Michigan (I've driven to Detroit already on several occassions for a Prince concert, so I'm not against the idea of taking one of my cats to Michigan if the situation warranted it). How far away is Southfield from the Detroit area?

purplerein said:

Ouch! Having your stomach tacked into place sounds painful, but probably not any more painful than having it twist up on you.

Reading this thread,I just had this thought: can a cat's stomach also flip? Not to sound silly, but since a dog and a human's stomach can flip, I'm wondering if it can also happen in cats too. That would be a good question to ask my vet next time I take one of my cats to the vet for their booster shots/checkup.

I'm so glad you found a good vet on such short notice, and Fang is in my thoughts here at home.

Good luck with your dog.

lazycrockett said:

You must not own a dog or have a beloved pet...yes, those of us that have pets that are literally part of our family will do EVERYTHING we can to save their lives and make them comfortable.

Get well soon, Fang....

psychodelicide said:

Check this out. This has information about the clinic.

http://www.michvet.com

Here's a little map showing Southfield in relation to Detroit. It's not too far from Detroit.



trouble getting the map to show up edit.
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psychodelicide said:

I'll ask my vet tomorrow about this.

good luck

GangstaFam said:

Thanks! I'm going to print out this little map and save it.