I'm not sure even the professionals know all the causes of bloat - sometimes it just happens. I know a while ago they said raised feeders could help prevent it, but it seems not & there are studies that point towards them making it worse. Over feeding, exercise too close to feeding and...

The border collie one was actually even worse than it sounds - I was about 23 or 24 years old and a guy I really liked was in the hall watching... I was SO embarrassed!

I know it was many years ago, but I used to start by putting a piece of wood in front of my dog's front paws and then gently running my hand down his side and under his groin to encourage standing from the back legs. I know methods will have changed, though, since I did competitive obedience...

I think this should be something every GSD owner (and every other breed, really) should be aware of. Bloat is particularly nasty, can happen in a blink of the eye and can kill in a few hours! Bloat in Dogs | Symptoms and Treatment of Bloat | Blue Cross https://share.google/Jy0tED3My1roczVH3

As above! But if you get a mong, make sure you don't get a knock-off; some of them only have one hole which could create a vacuum and trap your pup's delicate tongue!

Just an enthusiast! I got my first GSD, Max, in 1979 after seeing dogs such as Royvons Red Rum and Amulrees Heiko at shows (I had previously had Border Collies and Belgian Tervuerens). Max wasn't a show dog (although he was well bred) but was trained to test c level in obedience. I co-ran an...

Thanks for accepting me. I don't have a Shep right now, but I have in the past. I look forward to chatting to you all!