Bernese Mountain Dogs as Watch Dogs?
All large breed dogs are succeptible to bloat, Bernese Mountain Dogs included. Bloat is an accumulation of gas in the stomach and can cause twisting and swelling of stomach. The twisting can trap air, food, and water in the stomach. The bloated stomach then blocks veinsleading to low blood pressure, shock, and damage to internal organs. Bloat is very serious and can be deadly.
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A common cause of Bloat is eating too quickly and eating during, before or shortly after heavy excercise. Suggestions to slow eating: Place a large rock, chain or other undigestable item in the food bowl forcing the dog to eat around it, therefore slowing its pace. Do not feed from elevated bowls. Feed several meals a day as opposed to 1 large meal. Bloat resources: |
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