
The Top Causes of Bloat in Dogs
To understand and also treating bloat in dogs, pet parents have to find out the underlying causes of bloat in dogs. This can aid a family pet parent prevent bloat happening in the first place or again.
The cause of bloat in dogs is when food or gas stretch their stomach. There are various influences that can cause bloating in dogs, this includes:
- Hot food or cold food
- Big kibble or little kibble
- Too much food
- Too much exercise
- High stress

How to keep an eye on your pet’s health?
Pay attention to your dog’s attitude – A pet owner can tell many things by monitoring the pets’s behaviour including how he or she is physically feeling. You’ll need to make sure his health is gradually improving and responding to treatment. For example, your fur baby should begin to wag his tail , pay attention to you and get up to greet you. If he perks up and starts asking for food, then that is good sign to indicate he she is getting better.
On the other hand, if you observe your fur baby is becoming less interactive or just lying still, he or she may be getting worse and need medical attention.
Track how often your dog vomits – If you observe your pet is not drinking or vomiting, then you have to make sure your dog does not become dehydrated.
If your pet vomits, then withhold food for 12 to 24 hours, but keep offering water. If he or she is not able to keep fluids down either, call the vet straight away.
When you contact the veterinarian, tell your vet how many times in a specific span of time your dog has vomited. However, if your fur baby vomited just once and resumed eating and drinking again, it’s probably no cause for alarm.
Look for diarrhea – If you suspect, then you’ll need to follow your pet into the yard to see what he pr she eliminates. if you notice large volumes of watery diarrhea then call the vet.
If you see blood his or her stools, your pet may need intensive supportive care like intravenous fluids.
If you observe your dog has a little diarrhea, be sure to give lots of fluid. Make sure that your pet is receiving more fluid than he or she is losing.
Not drinking enough fluid –Monitor the gums of your pet, which should be moist and pink. If you notice them to be dry feeling, it is most likely your pet may be dehydrated.
The other way to check if you pet is hydrated is to lift up the scruff of your dog’s neck and let it drop. If your pet is hydrated, it should immediately return to the original position. If your pet is dehydrated, the skin will slowly fall back over the course of a few seconds, rather than snap back. Usually dehydration in a sick dog is a cause for concern, so it is a good idea to take your dog to the vet clinic.
If you see your pet is dehydrated, try offering some form of fluids. If he or she drinks the fluid, continue to watch for dehydration. Howeveryou’re your pet cannot keep fluids down, get medical care urgently. To avoid any damage to organ, your dog may need medication of intravenous fluids.
Watch your dog’s breathing – It is good to watch the breathing pattern of your dog and it can tell a pet owner tell you a lot about how your pet feeling. If your pet is in pain or suffering from some form illness, your pet may breathe heavily or pant.
In most circumstances, coughing and heavy breathing are symptoms of a chest infection. You should also keep an eye on your pet’s gums if his breathing causes huge chest movements.
The gums in your dog’ mouth should be pink and healthy. However, if the gums appear tinged blue or pale, it is time to contact the veterinarian. Your pet could be in respiratory distress as your pet might not be getting enough oxygen.
You can also keep an hourly record of your dog’s breathing. Normally your dog breaths 20 – 30 times every minute. If your pet’s breathing rate increases steadily, his or her condition has deteriorated and you need to call the vet.
