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it is SL, one minute your dog is happy & healthy, within an hour you can be at the vet preparing for life saving surgery. Early detection is your best bet for the first steps to a successful outcome. fifi

Hoping all is well, there are good descriptions of the Gastroplexi op in those links. If they were able to successfully pass a tube into the stomach, then hopefully she's not twisted and the gas can be relieved. still sending good vibes, have been where you are and its very stressful :-( fifi

http://www.iwclubofamerica.org/ER_info.htm#Bloat A link that may help explain what's happening - from the Irish Wolfhound Club of America and here: http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+1571&aid=402 fifi

Bloat is where the gas is trapped but may be evacuated, GDV Gastric torsion is where the stomach twists and traps the gas, necissitating abdominal surgery to untwist the stomach. It is a very big operation and I won't lie, it has a very high risk - both surgically and post-operativley for blood clots and infection. With a successful op, they will usually perform a Gastroplexy to anchor the stomach to the abdominal wall or ribs, to reduce further risks of GDV. PM me if you need any further info. sending all my good vibes your way. The deep chested dogs are most at risk, ie; the wei's, wolfhounds, danes, labs ect. fifi

I'm so sad for you skyehaven. Thankfully you knew what was happening and were there with him to ease him out of pain. hugs, fifi, danny & hounds xxx

run free beautiful girl. I'm so sorry Helen, your devotion & love for Lucinda has been so strong through both your long hard fight. But you know something, I think so many people who followed Lucinda's battle, have learned so much from the amazing research you have shared into the natural therapies and all treatments available. Thank you for sharing Lucinda's journey with us all, many hugs from fifi, danny & hounds xxxxx

so sad for you Jed, Poppy sounded like a wonderful house & bed dog - always 'there'. hopefully there's lots of cat food at the bridge :-) hugs to you from our clan.. fifi, danny & hounds xxxx

ohno carlibud, too much heartbreak for you all. Buddy was lucky to have your family for the happiest times of his life. hugs from our family to yours fifi, danny & hounds xxxxx

oh no Rysup, there is too much tragedy this weekend just saw this too. hugs and thoughts to your family. what a beautiful girl - run free at the bridge Paris. fifi, danny & hounds

:p I'm glad I knew you little rattie man, doing funny rattie things with your brothers now. hugs to you GB... love fifi, danny & hounds xxxx

:p Just arrived home to see this Michele and vikstar, I'm so very sorry. We lost our beautiful Affie girl at two years old, you just feel robbed of a beautiful soul. many hugs from our pack to yours. love fifi, danny & hounds xxxx

I'm so sad to hear that FF, I've known some really delightful piggies in my life. hugs to you at such a sad time. fifi

Oh they are beautiful Tibbiemax, I just love old dogs. Grandma chose 'her' day to go, Australia day - for an Aussie breed. Can't ask for much more in a life, to go peacefully at a ripe old age, much loved. fifi

oh Trish, I'm so sad to read this. I could hear the love and humour in your voice when you spoke of Grandma. love to your kids who will be feeling her loss so much. Don't feel guilty about being away, we cannot be home 24/7, and she would have been peacefully asleep & old & happy - something she would never have seen if you hadn't taken her home. She spared you the sadness of making 'that' decision & last trip to the vet, good on you old girl. run free Grandma... love fifi, danny & hounds xxxx

my dog .. my diet choices met up with Ivys sister and her owner hasn't stuck with the breeders diet either .. what the breeder feeds you can only buy online and that doesn't suit Ivys owner. Actually BB, the best thing you can do for Ivy is to seek the support of your breeder, ask her the diet questions as she's probably seen the results of most foods & their effects on your breed. And she's an awesome person fifi

Oh Griff my darlin, I'm so sorry to read this. Beautiful Sinna, I know how much you loved her. tears here for you both. love fifi, danny & hounds xxxxxxxx

Losing your girl just after christmas must have been even more heartbreaking for your family. I bet she is a special star in your christmas tree & hearts. fifi

Such a beautiful tribute FD. Part of your heart is with your beautiful Ruby. hugs fifi

Best Chrissie present ever !! As one DOL'er who was glued to his thread - I am so relieved for you. huge hugs to the wee scruffer, sounds like he's come through with minimal problems too. Now grow that coat young man - and get ye back into the ring & win those fringie ribbons for MM !! Wishing Hef a long & healthy life, and wishing MM back the ten years this has taken off her's !!!! Happy Christmas little Hef elf fifi

Any news ? here's hoping it was just a quick removal of something that puppy ate. fifi

I agree with Daisy, from what Peter D says, there is a strong possibility of recent exposure to parvo in the yard. Peter D, better to wait until your pup is over 12 weeks & had her third vaccination. Not worth the risk at nine weeks. fifi

Wow, lets hope it a good sign. What did the Naturpath prescibe or what therapy did they use ? fifi

still thinking of you little Bucca man. fifi

Healing vibes from here. I may have missed what happened the little man, you mentioned another dog, was he bitten or crushed ? could be lots of bruising, have they ruled out any internal bleeding ? hoping the next 24 hours are positive. fifi

Thinking of you and your Bucca boy. Lets hope its just severe bruising, and he gets through all this. hugs, fifi