4 Symptoms That Could Cost Your Dog Its Life

[@K9guard1]

Garret, I truly don't know how to thank you. About a year and a half ago you posted a shorter video on this subject and I watched it several times. Only days later I was watching my 2 year old gsd finish his meal, maybe 5 minuets past without any activity and I noticed his discomfort, symptoms, and actions exactly as you described, all of them. I had him loaded in the truck, calling the emergency vet and arriving in 25 minuets. They took him in without delay, confirming the bloat and immediate surgery along with tacking the stomach. Without you posting this information I would of likely lost one of my two prize possessions. I have exclusively and continuously owned no fewer than 2 GSD's at a time since 12 years old, 65 now and never encountered this before, even with 27 years law enforcement. All I can say is Thank You!

[@AmericanStandardK9]

Oh wow, thanks for the comment. We're so happy that you were able to catch the symptoms and he made a recovery!

[@Lorittax3]

It's amazing how perfectly timed some events in our lives are. You learning about bloat despite never having encountered the issue having gsds for so long then having it happen just days later. Absolutely amazing. ❤

[@lavyDW]

this theory is true for humans also .. we should not drink water immediately after food .. so we should not give water to our pet after eating ..not even a drop..atleast for 1 hour ..this the same for dogs and human ..even we human will die soon if we have water 💧 immediately after foo

[@TheMayorsDaughter]

Thank you for ever teaching me how to be a better dog owner! One year into my Mayor. GSD. My other two lived 13 and a boxer 15 years.

[@juniorfernandez3159]

It takes a damn good dog trainer to be making videos like this and not just the flashy ones.

[@prohumanityperspective]

No it doesn't. Dogs are so popular any fool can talk about dogs and get clout

[@lavyDW]

this theory is true for humans also .. we should not drink water immediately after food .. so we should not give water to our pet after eating ..not even a drop..atleast for 1 hour ..this the same for dogs and human ..even we human will die soon if we have water 💧 immediately after food

[@KRAT0S_son_of_zeus]

​@@lavyDW no? Human stomachs don't flip

[@shadow-nt4ve]

@@lavyDWare you good?

[@shadow-nt4ve]

@@KRAT0S_son_of_zeus yeah it can its just not as common i eat and drink at the same time alot but if your watching yourself you should be good but it is good to atleast wait awhile

[@Someone-sv4gs]

Man, I only found this video while watching YT shorts. Thanks for the advice, bro. Rest in Peace to Thor, dawg. Its hard to lose a pet you're so close to.

[@tristandavis9908]

My shepherd, Caleb, bloated at 10 years old. He was restless, panting wouldn't lay down and then we saw his stomach was distended. Got him to our emergency vet within a half hour and they were able to flip it back in time without necrosis. Had him three wonderful years more. That boy was my soul.

[@God_Milk4398]

Rip

[@LaurieGrace912]

My Dobie girl got bloat many years ago, my parents were looking after her and Mum noticed that she was trying to be sick but couldn't, and then noticed her distended belly, I met her at the Vets, they operated and she came through the surgery, the Vet called later that night to say she wasn't doing well, they couldn't stabilize her and was basically telling us to go in and say our good byes :( Mum and I went in and were on the floor with her while she was in the crate with the door open, we were there for a while and the vet noticed that she was beginning to stabilize, eventually she was back on track and the vet kicked us out so she could get some sleep... she slept on the floor next to my baby girl to get her through the night, She was very lucky and survived, I was so glad my Mum (long time dobie owner) knew the signs when she saw them.

[@ehrenbowling]

Man, you mighta just saved my two dogs. I was not as aware as I thought I was about bloat. Willing to be vulnerable publicly really shows your heart is where it belongs with our fur babies. Thank you Thank you

[@AmericanStandardK9]

So glad to hear it was helpful!

[@togo6327]

You might need to also mention that even though the dog didn't do any of those things you mentioned that could result in bloat, they may still get it and even when you rush with super speed to reach the vet, its still no use if you have a horrible emergency clinic near your area. My gsd didn't do anything after eating, he has three small meals that day, he was just sitting and bored and he just got it. We immediately rushed him to the vet and they kept forcing us to put him down. We insisted they do the surgery and they increased the cost by an extra 4k thinking we would back down. But still we said ok and they delayed the surgery by 2 hours while he was lying on the floor. They didn't even stabilise him during that time. Finally they did the surgery and miraculously he survived the surgery but within 48 hours he passed because of infection. Our family vet said infection will happen if it was a failed surgery. My only thought was if only we had a competent vet, my baby would still be alive. He was just 3 years old. And he fought till the end.

[@ette3205]

can you file a complaint? to have their license suspended or at least cause some damage to them... also a lawsuit to get back incorrectly conducted surgery fee + moral damage for losing pet. not for money itself, but for revenge and to help others avoid the same experience.. also write a review text mentioning that clinic and all surgeons/specialists involved, and publish on every platform (google maps - people check that, social media pages of that clinic, everywhere)...

[@togo6327]

@ette3205 no we tried.. they made us transfer him to another hospital after surgery saying they don't have CT scan available. We were so stressed that we didn't realise they were just transferring us to not take responsibility if anything happens. Then in other hospital he was fine for two days but he started getting infection. They didn't tell us till it was very late and they also told us to transfer him to critical care. The third hospital told it's too late. After all this we realised no vets wants to help save an animal. They just want to make sure they get money and not get sued. We don't have the confidence to ever get a second dog after this. The sad part is even if we like a particular vet, we cannot request for that person because they keep changing every 2 days. And you never know if you end up getting someone who has no much experience or just doesn't care.

[@ette3205]

@@togo6327 really sorry to hear all that. and hope you'll never have to go through something like that ever.. I've heard of unfortunate cases of doctors treating humans just like that too. unprofessional and nondiligent people may be just as harmful as evil. which city/country are u living in? just curious

[@togo6327]

@@ette3205 Canada Ontario. You know the worst part. I would have accepted my boy dying knowing that the vets did everything they could to save him. That itself would have given me closure knowing that they were fighting to keep him alive. We all know that we have an expiration date and that's ok but seeing them not do anything and transfering the responsibility to other hospitals just so that they are not held responsible is very disheartening. Even the second hospital waited till the last minute to tell us it was too late. They were supposed to monitor him continuously for infection. I'm frustrated they have youngsters working in the emergency clinic. All in their 20s. No expertise whatsoever. We paid 16000$ out of our own pocket to save him. What's the use when they have inexperienced vets. Only one vet was good in the second hospital. He was there the first day when our boy was recovering. He was continuously monitoring him. But then he was transferred and we got some nonsense dei vet who didn't even know what he was doing. And the first hospital had all young girls who were busy putting false lashes and giggling and forcing us to put him down. People need to go for this profession not because they just want a job. They need to have a passion to save lives even if the life cannot be saved but atleast do your best. That's all we are asking.

[@ette3205]

@ yes sure. if vets were doing their best and couldnt succeed due to misfortune or even lack of knowledge, but still trying their very best, that's sad but at least you dont feel resentment on top of everything. sorry again

[@FloralFatality]

I lost my childhood dog to bloat It was heart wrenching. Putting this information out to the public is so important Thank you.

[@DronesUnder2A]

That necklace is awesome. Sorry for your loss, G. Losing one early is never easy. Thanks for letting folks know.

[@johnt.inscrutable1545]

I’m so sorry for Thor, you and your family. Your tears made me choke up. I held my Mal extra close to me. Thank you for all you and your dogs have done.

[@jebbiekanfer8843]

My Alaskan malamute got bloat. He was a 130lb dog. I took him directly to the Vet ER in the middle of the night where he had emergency surgery. My vet said I saved his life. I could just tell he was in pain. He lived out his life for quite a few years after that.

[@DronesUnder2A]

The visual presentation is spot on. That's exactly what happens. There are ways to turn it over, but it requires a pro, dont try. You don't know which way it has turned, or the severity. I have a 124 pound GSD, huge chest, and are always watching for it. With the growing popularity of big breeds, keep an eye on em folks.

[@browndotflop]

Came here to write / look for this comment. Visual nailed it

[@cseaton1]

Garrett, thank you for this brother. I just got my first GSD puppy that LOVES to devour both food and water AND play with his sister right after eating. Time to inform the rest of the family about this to prevent it. THANK YOU!!! I have no doubt you just saved many dog lives by making this video

[@AmericanStandardK9]

You're welcome! Glad it's helpful.

[@jennysantiago2624]

I have a phobia of bloat in dogs. My dog eats very fast even though I have a slow eating bowl, and he only eats raw meat. My Dutch Shepherd is like a flying squirrel. After I feed him, he goes inside his kennel for a 3 hour nap.

[@patriciamedaris8552]

Retired Veterinary Technician approved message! Bloat will kill your dog in less than 24 hours and the info he gives is spot on! It's a horrible and painful death so please, please, please listen to what he is saying!

[@AmericanStandardK9]

Thank you! So many folks aren't aware of this and how serious it is.

[@stephanieheadley6004]

I know running around and extreme activity can cause bloat but what about them eating and then sleeping on their backs?

[@edierodegerdts506]

So very sorry of the loss of your boy Thor. I had 2 Danes bloat. I am a retired Vet tech. caught both of my Danes that bloated and they did survive their bloat and surgery. all of your suggestions are right. Also the Surgery to help prevent Bloat is not 100 percent effective. the intestines can still twist. Thank you fotr sharing this you are helping many dogs and owners.

[@lavyDW]

this theory is true for humans also .. we should not drink water immediately after food .. so we should not give water to our pet after eating ..not even a drop..atleast for 1 hour ..this the same for dogs and human ..even we human will die soon if we have water 💧 immediately after foo

[@pboobooz]

First and foremost thank you for turning something incredibly difficult from your life with experiencing the loss of your police dog and turning that loss and pain into something that is beautifully positive, informative and helpful for many. What a blessing you are 🙏❤️

[@rickylach]

I just lost my Boerbol Mastiff, didn't know what happened, till now 😢, thank you, I feel your pain !

[@zuzuspetals8323]

You are a gifted teacher, Garret. Thank you for this. I’ll never forget it. RIP, Thor. 🕊️

[@Admrial]

New fear unlocked, but glad i know about it. Love the content, and glad your story can help others, thank you...

[@AmericanStandardK9]

Thanks so much, appreciate the support!

[@user-ro2ci6yv5h]

Went thru it with my first gsd and knew the warning signs and luckily had a 24 hour vet 3 mins away or r he would have died Thank you for sharing this information with those that are not aware it will truly save lives So very sorry u lost your boy to it💔

[@toymango71]

Thank you. ❤❤❤ This and the habits needed more attention!

[@AmericanStandardK9]

You're very welcome, thanks so much for the support!

[@IvanRamirez-cd7bq]

I’m sorry snoopy I didn’t know u was hurting I love you man thank you 🙏🏾 I will be a better owner

[@Josephhz04]

Thor’s story was heartbreaking, as a dog owner I couldn’t imagine having to go through that. I’m very sorry for your loss and thank you for making this video.

[@BigBros.Breaks]

These videos are so important! Everyone do what you can to get this out to people! You never know who needs to see this! God bless!!

[@stacypalermo3506]

I had a similar issues happen with my first dog. She had pyometra and no symptoms except a little more lethargic and stayed in the cool pool water. The next day she didn’t come when called; and this dog was at the level of your dogs in obedience, Garrett. I went to her and she looked dull-eyed and didn’t want to move. I rushed her to the ER and as we pulled up, her uterus ruptured and she became septic. I lost her that night. One of many reasons to spay your female dogs; especially if she’s not a breeding dog.

[@kathyperera1383]

I am so sorry for the loss of your GSD. Thank you so much for the important education you shared.

[@servicepaws4effect]

I am always so paranoid about this happening to my golden. I am so sorry this horrible thing happened to your beautiful Thor 😢. Thank you for spreading awareness on this topic, I honestly feel like there isn't enough info out there on it where people will actually see it.

[@claudiacanales2662]

So terribly sorry for your huge loss. Thor will live in your memories!

[@lisaleondires9576]

My heart is breaking listening to your story. But so thankful you shared ❤😢

[@LadyLeeds]

Sorry about your police dog but thank you so much for sharing something you learned about the hard way 😢 By teaching owners how to save their dogs lives means your dog didn’t die in vain ❤️🙏

[@yvettebennett6170]

Your story about Thor made me so teary eyed. I am so sorry.... Thank you for sharing this knowledge with us. Appreciate your content so very much. Thank you.

[@AmericanStandardK9]

You're very welcome.

[@nancy143ish]

We lost a Great Dane to this. We had prevented and won the battle many times. Unfortunately, the last one we couldn’t win. She was a rescue, so unbelievably grateful for everything. She will be missed. Bloat is a horrible way to go.

[@dogswithjobs2531]

My first human remains detection dog (deployed via our Sheriff's Dept.) bloated. Good thing I did not go to my live-find dog's training. I would have come home to a dead dog. Instead, I rushed him to the emergency vet. Funny how they all stopped what they were doing in order to deal with my dog. An 85 pound German Shepherd Dog. I noticed all his symptoms instantly - dry heaving, drooling, discomfort, increased stomach size, digging holes in the grass. He survived surgery, and did not lose a single organ, including the spleen. 🙏❤️🐾🇺🇸🐕‍🦺

[@AmericanStandardK9]

🙏

[@MKultrapdx]

You choked me up at around the 7min mark. I am very sorry you had to go through that. My canines are my entire life, best friends, family members, you name it. Going through these experiences are rough as hell.

[@bobbymccullough9937]

Garrett, Thank you, thank you for sharing. It wasn't easy to tell us and it wasn't easy to hear, but it might just save dog's lives.

[@QuirkySmirkyIan]

Wow, I never heard of this before, thanks for teaching. Rest in peace to your wonderful K9.

[@HamzaShams_]

Thank you man you're saving everyone from so much pain and suffering

[@alhilde393]

Lost my first dog, a Bassett Hound, to GDV. I was 17 years old, I had him since I was only 5. I now get gastropexies on my high-risk dogs. ❤️🐾

[@kimmolindroos7879]

This is probably the single most important video a big breed owner should watch on youtube. Thank you so, so much🙏. Our greater swiss mountain dogs suffers from this deeply. Sometimes she has bloat even when she has been home alone and not given any food. One of the sign is also that she starts manically lick carpets and tries to eat snow or grass. I honestly don't know if she has long because of this. She is soon three.

[@margiesims5706]

Thank you Garrett for talking about something that's painful due to your loss. Grateful for you sharing to help others. Hugs to you. Thank you for pronouncing opossum correctly!

[@janemirandafitch6476]

Lost my 7 yo Dobermanto bloat, twenty yrs ago but feels like yesterday. Pacing , drooling, exactlycas described. Will never forget loading him ( & 3 little kids) to rush to Emergency Vet. Got gastropexy on my current mastiff cross to reduce risk. Thanks for the great info.

[@teldrynsero6791]

I'm sorry for your loss man, you did everything you could, never blame yourself. And damn are you strong, i still ball like a kid when i think of my dog. 😂❤

[@stevew3718]

Excellent advice. We have a Doberman pincher, feed him 2 cups 3 times daily with small amount of water. Then put him into his crate for approximately 1.5 to 2hrs after eating and nothing to vigorous prior!

[@hayley3986]

Thank you for sharing this. I didn't even know about bloat, and I am now rethinking my routine with my dog to keep him safe. I'm very sorry for your loss.

[@AmericanStandardK9]

Happy this was helpful.

[@debo5227]

This was a very important video. I stopped feeling twice a day because his food is raw. But he keeps burping for a minute, then he's ok. Im going back to smaller meals and twice a day. Thanks

[@andreaslaugh2487]

Another good reason for twice a day feeding is that it keeps insulin levels from going way up, then way down. One of my dogs years ago had an issue with hypoglycemia, and this technique helped quite a lot.

[@debo5227]

@andreaslaugh2487 Thanks

[@Snxwwy1v1r]

Garret you saved my pup for sure. Everything you mentioned about how they eat and how fast they eat is exactly what he does. He gobbles up his kibble and slurps down at least a half gallon of water. This video has made me realize how bad that is for him and how to solve the problem. Thankfully nothing bad has came from it yet 🙏🏼 and hopefully with your guidance nothing will happen to my fur baby I really really really appreciate the knowledge you instilled throughout this entire video 🙏🏼 Thank you

[@prasadtemkar4498]

Garret, I would like to thank you from the bottom of me heart for this video . Am a proud dog dad of a 3.5 year old working line gorgeous shepherd who was rescued at age of 18 months and this video has just changed Koda’s life as we all now know what bloat is and how to prevent it from happening. Kind regards Prasad 🇦🇺

[@RB.19]

Sorry for your loss Sir.

[@I__Love__Horses]

God Bless you Garrett for your highest level of professionalism, your Love of dogs, and all the help you provide for dogs/dog owners.

[@BlueIdiotPie]

I have been aware of the dangers of bloat since I was a little girl and I got my childhood puppy. It wasn't until I got my latest dog that I realized many owners have never heard of it. Thank you for posting this because I know it'll help a lot of people

[@Croft-do5io]

Great demo! Best I've seen on the topic. We lost our German Shepherd this way too. She ate her dinner from a bowl on the floor: wet canned and kibble back then. Didn't exercise afterwards. Had permanent access to as much water as she wanted. We all went to sleep none the wiser and found her downstairs in the morning already gone. I guess we slept through it all. 😫 She was about 6. Before that I thought it only happened to giant and Mastiff breeds. After that, it's the first place my brain goes whenever any dog looks "uncomfortable". Thanks Garrett.

[@AmericanStandardK9]

So sorry for your loss, thank you for sharing your story.

[@tomhaslimitshall2375]

RIP Thor. Sorry for your loss brother. Thanks for all the knowledge. Appreciate your videos.

[@henrikstenlund5385]

important advice, thanks. My dog was hit by twisting of the spleen. That is equally dangerous. It was critical to get him to the vet. An emergency surgery was needed to save his life. It was a terrible fight and took months to recover.

[@ivividly]

Great advice here, thank you. Reminds me of twisted gut in horses too. A terrible way to lose them. I feed my dog before ‘quiet time / bed’ in the crate. And mix moisture into the biscuits before feeding. Thank you for being so honest to share your experience- it is a learning process for all of us and awareness is key 💜

[@chalkingwithaprilchalkcout9707]

Great job of breaking down Bloat! As an owner of two Great Danes, we are very mindful of this condition. Our 3 yo male is tacked. Our 1 1/2 female will be when she is old enough to be spayed. Even with that, they can still bloat, so this is a lifestyle. Thank you for all of your great videos!

[@wellington2420]

My gsd died of bloat and cancer. I had to put her down. This is great information.

[@oliverbarnes2558]

Bless you for making this video. I have a large Labrador who likes to eat fast and drink lots of water, he also loves belly rubs and jumping about while playing fetch etc. This has made me aware of a potential health issue my dog may be susceptible to that I previously wasn’t aware of.

[@ultr0shot440]

Thanks for this. I lost my dog like this last year, and it's been killing me that I couldn't see the signs earlier. I saw him pacing, him walking to the gate, like he wanted to leave (which he never did). I knew something was off, but he also usually got anxious when he saw us packing for vacation (which one of us did that day, which I thought was the issue. That he just knew his favorite was going away from the house for a bit). This showed me exactly what I did wrong, and how to prevent it from happening again. He wasn't ever a very active dog, so I just didn't think it was a (as we call it) "Marley and me" situation. But he ate a large meal that night and it was later than usual (my fault) and he drank A LOT of water before bed.

[@pamtidsbury736]

This brings up some bad memories Garret. We had a big, black, beautiful Poodle/St. Bernard cross, well over 100 lbs. that we lost to bloat. Even knowing he was a high risk for getting it and being very careful about feeding/exercise, it still happened. We lived an hour away from a vet emergency clinic and by the time we got there it was too late. I’m still not sure how it happened, as we were very careful, but it did. We are now even more careful with our German Shepherd as I never want to have to experience that again. 😢 Thank you for this video, it’s a great reminder to be aware about the possibility of bloat. ❤

[@Patricia-ef9rh]

Well done Garret and thank you!!! As a veterinarian, I would prefer to not to have to treat this condition. It can be a very expensive and heartbreaking complaint. Even with prompt attention dogs can still die like your beloved Thor. An ounce of preventing...

[@JonathanWhoever]

Thanks for that man. Just a few nights ago, after feeding our dog dinner. My kids had some friends. Dog was super excited to see them, I shut that down quick.

[@gaby_._.]

This is such a vital piece of information that I have genuinely never heard of from any vet or expert. Wow. I recently got a medium-large breed, a dobie, and he eats and drinks water like crazy. Thank you for sharing

[@edgarvaca9238]

Some folks at time of putting down the kibble they add water, some call it activating the kibble but maybe not all dogs want to eat it like that and avoid it. Limit activity pre and post meals.

[@chefbus2537]

Also make sure you are home after meals. My husband's family lost their Ridgeback to bloat in the '80s, she was fed (food for dogs was dry/kibble then) in the morning, then everyone went to school, or work. Not a pleasant thing to come home too.

[@kathleenredick275]

😢

[@JazzyP111]

Great video and advice. I lost my 15yr old Shepherd/Rottweiler mix to bloat. It was heartbreaking. I have a Corso mix and I follow all your advice in this video to keep her safe. It was an awful experience for my sweet girl and for me. Thank you for sharing the story about your beloved Thor🙏🏽

[@Luckyducky.13]

Thank you for the info. So sorry about your dog! Why isn't this being told - vets should be telling every dog owner this!

[@michellestoppa6162]

Oh that’s so sad sorry for your loss. You must’ve felt awful. Sounds like you did everything you could’ve and thanks for enlightening us. That’s why I feel very little kibble and mostly a cooked diet.

[@MB-lf8rm]

First symptom I saw was, strangely enough, my dog licking the carpet. Not just one spot, but she walked around the living room licking and licking the entire carpet. It was such strange behavior. Then came retching and a desperation to go outside and eat grass. She is a 50 lb, barrel-chested, Heeler/Lab cross. There were three episodes of this as a 2-yr old. Initial episode, I could only think it was some sort of indigestion. Second time, 3 months later, I noticed her drastically distended midsection, and the other symptoms you describe. Occurred again a few months after that. By then I had read a bit about bloat. I rushed her to our vet. The vet tech said “Your dog does not have bloat, because if it was bloat she would be dead.” The vet himself, I think, concluded it was “simple bloat” - which, I presume, is a precursor to full-blown bloat. Whatever it was, we were teetering on the edge; and it was frightening. Vet did recommend more frequent, smaller meals, and staying sedentary for at least an hour and a half. I do all the prevention you lay out in your video here. My dog is now 4 yrs old and has had no more such episodes. Why the carpet-licking ? Finally deduced it was her way of dealing with the excessive drool. Thank you so much, Garrett, for this important video which will surely save the lives of many dogs.

[@Miadiablo]

Hello, carpet licking and this " mild bloat " is perhaps because of acid reflux! (Have had couple of dogs with similar symptoms, I am a breeder with lot`s of experience)

[@reneegossage8609]

Yes, thats one reason I free choice feed kibble to all my puppies and adults. They never gorge themselves because they know its always available when they are hungry. Its also very helpful to add digestive enzymes and probiotics to reduce gas in the stomach. Great tip on having your closest ER vet number in your phone! Ypu dont want to be scrambling through trying to find numbers in an emergency like this. Great video. Will definitely share.

[@SushiFlushi]

Man poor Thor may he R.I.P. great video and it’s ok to shed a tear best of luck to you all❤

[@jessicapower8585]

So sorry for your loss of Thor ❤ thank you for all the information!!

[@pandora6296]

Thank you so much for this informative video and for sharing your story with us. I did know about bloat from the books, but your explanation hits closer to home.

[@RubyS.1]

These types of videos are why I buy everything I can through your Amazon link. A lot of people don't know that if we use your link you get a commission on everything we purchase, could be a computer or TV for that 24-hour period. The way my dog walks so well now because of your videos is worth a billion dollars to me.

[@AmericanStandardK9]

Thanks for your support, glad you're finding the videos helpful!

[@ViperOperativeOfficial]

I'm so sorry to hear about your police dog Garret. On Sunday 1st December 2024, I lost my Belgian Malinois Kunai to Post Surgery Shock. At some point when in the back garden, she got a hold of something without us knowing and it caused a blockage in her small intestines. We got her seen by the vet as she went off her food (she LOVES her food) and was super lethargic and really runny stools. My vet rushed her in for emergency surgery on Thursday 28th November 2024 and had to remove 30cm of necrotic small intestine as well as the blockage (a 5cm x 4cm piece of something made of the same material as flip-flops but we don't own flip-flops so we cannot identify what it is and it was about 2cm thick). She pulled through the surgery and was showing positive signs of improvement so they released her home with strict instructions the next day which was Friday 29th November. Saturday she was doing great and even had a solid toilet as well as a fair bit to eat throughout the day. Sunday morning (1st) we got her out for her meds and she could barely stand. I jumped on the phone to my vets out of hours team who were going to get the vet to call me back. As I got off the phone with them, she collapsed in the kitchen on her way into the garden for her toileting so I carried her back into her crate and called the vets back. Whilst waiting to get through, she gasped for air quite heavily 2-3 times, bit down on her favourite pink unicorn teddy and then stopped breathing. I started CPR and continued even when my partner was running her to my car. I didn't stop the CPR till we got to the vets just 3 minutes away but when we got there and they did their check, it was too late. She was already gone💔 GUYS PLEASE DO NOT IGNORE EVEN THE SLIGHTEST CHANGE IN YOUR DOGS EATING / TOILETING OR ACTIVITY LEVELS!!!!!

[@AmericanStandardK9]

So sorry for your loss

[@muggs5291]

Thank you for sharing this story. I just got a puppy about three months ago. My little guy is a fast eater and he loves to play. Thank you for teaching us something

[@AmericanStandardK9]

You're very welcome! Enjoy your pup!

[@jaynefinley]

Great explanation of the bloat. A "must see" for any dog owner. Thank you for emphazing to NOT hesitate if you suspect bloat. Time is of the essence. AND to have that emergency vet's number in everyone's phone ahead of time is a great tip. We had a Boxer who liked inhale his food and an elevated bowl seemed to slow him down, but I didn't realize other big breeds are affected too.

[@da_kaijor]

My family’s 13 German shepherd died from bloat. He died in my mom’s arms. Really sad to be on the phone for that. But he adored my mother and I know it comforted in the end.

[@sarahskinner9945]

You may have just saved my dog!!!She is a big barrel chested American Bully, when she is really happy she likes to roll on her back and wiggle then jump up, run in circles, roll on her back for more wiggles, and she cycles through that a few times. Recently she has started to do this after she eats (and drinks a ton of water). She looks so happy so we hate to stop her but we had heard of stomach twisting, but didn’t know much. I swear it has been in the past week that she started this after eating. Obviously, I now know that we need to stop her. Thank you for this video, you may have literally saved my dog’s life! I’m so sorry you had to experience that, but thank you for sharing this important knowledge!

[@kirstenL475]

Thank you for this! My Dutch shepherd had garbage gut once, hubby treated her far more than usual over Christmas last year. Signs are similar only she was lethargic. So happy her routine is sleep after dinner.

[@TheRealDerrickLee]

Thanks for all that you do for us dog owners !!! Your the real hero

[@AmericanStandardK9]

Thank you!

[@anneoneill280]

I am so sorry for your loss!

[@inaccessiblecardinal9352]

This is a great video. I'm simultaneously sad and paranoid! Important information for sure.

[@DANIELDRINKARD-h5h]

Ordering a challenge food bowl right away!!..you know how active boxers are..my 5/mo absolutely inhales his food..and just got our flirt pole..Garett, you were right on time for me with this one..Thank You!!

[@AmericanStandardK9]

Good idea on the slow feeder, glad this was helpful!

[@ByronJuniorsworld]

raw food will slow them down but give them food with bones in it and very little water

[@ldolan4051]

So so 😔 sad. Thank you and Thor for everything ~ I've had to take two of mine to E-care for different reasons and they cured their ills. Thank you to them too 😊

[@4beachpeaches]

Thank you for this very specific information on what it is, how it happens, and prevention. I’m paranoid about bloat, but never knew all of these details on prevention. I haven’t found anything online as detailed as this video, and this will help me, and I’m sure countless others, in caring for our large dogs. I’ve got a one year old great pyr who comes inside panting and gulping water. Now I know that isn’t good for him, and what I need to do to keep him healthy and part of our family. Thank you so much, Garrett and team!❤❤

[@marcus6141]

Thank you very much for this video. I’ve heard and known of bloat but had no idea how dogs got it, now I know and I’m so thankful for this. Thank you again

[@AmericanStandardK9]

You're welcome, glad it was helpful

[@tanishqsindol7316]

Thanks a lot for spreading this important knowledge 🙏

[@AmericanStandardK9]

You're welcome!

[@fuyu5979]

Awesome upload. Thanks for the lifesaving advice. Previously out of ignorance etc did not pay close attention to the subject of BLOATING ! Now after watching ur vid taking serious attention to it. Kudos for vid. Looking forward to ur next one. Peace

[@chrischristofis8501]

Great vlog, defo find out where your nearest emergency vet and out of hours vet are, know the route have the number handy, maybe save the route in your sat nav! This guy is the real deal as a dog trainer 👍 good work

[@AmericanStandardK9]

For sure, keep that emergency vet number very handy!

[@cjsdogtraining]

when we got our great dane our breeder went through what bloat was and about the preventative surgery that we can have done when she gets spayed at 18 months the preventative surgery is called a gastropexy if you have a large breed please look into bloat and the ways to prevent it and talk to your vet

[@Mocktezuma111]

Man this video made me tear up a bit because of what happened to Thor. I'm sorry. But it thought me so much. Thank you. Your honestly a great teacher.

[@kourtneykingz8363]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you very much for giving us a breakdown of what to look out for.

[@phillipm6481]

Powerful message. Thank you and so sorry for your loss.

[@Hilde_Tarot]

Many many thanks, You're precious!!!! 😊 We have a 45 Kg and we didn't knew the extend of this issue. Thank Yooouu again for warning us.

[@AmericanStandardK9]

You are so welcome!

[@GraysonMckinney-qd6sj]

Thank you so much. I have a bull mastiff and I feed him a lot and I gave him a lot of water. These tips will help me a lot. I love my dog so much and this helped a lot.

[@213bunch]

Thank you for sharing your personal experience on this. I have been watching & enjoying & learning from your videos for some time now. We knew of bloat and that the stomach could flip and tried to make sure we did everything we could to help prevent it from happening. Unfortunately, we just lost our yellow lab Buddy on Dec. 4th. 5 days before he turned 6.5 years old. I went to bed, and he was fine. My wife woke me several hours later, saying something was wrong with Buddy. I got up and saw how bloated he was. He was pacing and whining and dry heaving. I rushed him into the emergency vet. Our worst fear became reality.🥺😢 Dogs are a gift & blessing from the Lord. Cherish every minute!

[@AmericanStandardK9]

So sorry for your loss

[@213bunch]

@AmericanStandardK9 Thank you, I appreciate you taking the time to comment!

[@peterkyte3614]

I am truly sorry for your loss. I lost a puppy at 11 months. She was my world. She was a rescue, but she was everything to me. So I understand the loss. Never leaves you. Best wishes to you.

[@urbancats1]

I'm cat person, if you cant tell, but thank you so much for helping out owners who didn't know their animal is in need and in pain. You really are making the world a slightly better place

[@williamalexander9226]

Lost my Amstaff to bloat this year 😭. He hopped off the porch after breakfast one morning while wife was leaving for work. 2 minutes later he was foaming at the mouth burping. Called the wife to asked if he ate a bee or anything. No of course. Turned around an he was blown up like a balloon. Live on an island nearest E.R. vet over an hour away. Made it to the vet but it was to late. Was told he would not make it through surgery. Found out three day later it can be fatal after 30 minutes. To find out i never had a chance to save him is crippling. Just hope the last moments with him he knew just how much he was loved.🙏 About a week later receive a thing in the mail about the rainbow bridge. Made me think of all my fur babies waiting for me. That would be one happy day.

[@coincollector315]

Thanks for sharing this information and keeping it simple for everyone to understand. I’m also very sorry for the loss of your old partner.

[@Charlotte-td8qq]

I have 2 springer spaniels and 3 cockapoos, although they are “small” I appreciate the education on this. I could see the pain in your eyes talking about your own experience, I’m so sorry and thank you for sharing. Have a Merry Christmas ❤️

[@AmericanStandardK9]

Merry Christmas to you as well

[@edierodegerdts506]

@@Charlotte-td8qq even A small breed dog can develop this. Not as often as the large and giant breed dogs. But any dog with a deep chest can do it. Have seen French Bulldogs, Springer spaniels and a pug mix bloat. The deep barrel chest is the predisposition toward the condition. 25 yr retired Veterinary technician.

[@Charlotte-td8qq]

@@edierodegerdts506 appreciate the education. I have started feeding my springer spaniel then allowing her out for a wee etc before walking her 2 hours later. I am a nurse and it amazes me the difference between humans and our furry companions truly is.