My Alsation Zinda has a twisted gut.

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Has not been happy for a few hours so took him to the emergency vet. X Rays have confirmed he has a twisted gut.

He's being operated on now, the vet says he has a good chance of survival as we caught it so quick.

Just a case of waiting now:(:(:(
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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 6,859
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    My goodness. Thats awful. What were the symptoms if you don't mind me asking?

    I am pleased you realised so quickly and things are looking a bit more positive.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 131
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    awe hope he has a speedy recovery, keep us posted on his condition
  • curmycurmy Posts: 4,723
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    Oh dear how upsetting woodbush, I really hope your dog comes through the op alright.
  • yellowlabbieyellowlabbie Posts: 59,081
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    woodbush wrote: »
    Has not been happy for a few hours so took him to the emergency vet. X Rays have confirmed he has a twisted gut.

    He's being operated on now, the vet says he has a good chance of survival as we caught it so quick.

    Just a case of waiting now:(:(:(

    I hope everything goes well for Zinda.
  • ejmejm Posts: 3,515
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    Wishing Zinda and quick and successful recovery, and much love and good wishes for you and your family woodbush. Please let us know how he gets on.
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    Just had a call from the vet. Op went OK and he's coming out of sedation.

    Will have to just wait and see now.

    Thanks for all the good wishes.

    Symptoms were, he kept wanting to do a No2 but couldn't and he was uncomfortable when lying down. He just wasn't as bright as he should have been. Didn't know what is was until the X Ray.
    It only happened a few hours before taking him to the vet, we are on holiday and the excitment of meeting relatives may just have been enough.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 6,859
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    Unbelievable to think something as simple as that could have brought it on.

    Glad the op seems to have gone well, hope she makes a speedy recovery. One holiday you wont forget in a hurry!
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 430
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    Speedy recovery and lots of fuss for Zinda!

    Best wishes

    piper
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 32,379
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    Thanks all, just going to have a wee dram to calm the nerves a bit.

    Will anxiously await the phone call tomorrow.
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    Unbelievable to think something as simple as that could have brought it on.

    Glad the op seems to have gone well, hope she makes a speedy recovery. One holiday you wont forget in a hurry!


    Yes it is. He's had a couple of stiches to stop it happening again. Quite common in larger dogs they say.
    Thanks for the good wishes.
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    Update. He's had a settled night and temperateure and heartbeat are normal. Just have to keep our fingers crossed.

    Here's hoping he has a quiet day today and we can get him back tomorrow.
  • yellowlabbieyellowlabbie Posts: 59,081
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    woodbush wrote: »
    Update. He's had a settled night and temperateure and heartbeat are normal. Just have to keep our fingers crossed.

    Here's hoping he has a quiet day today and we can get him back tomorrow.

    Sounds as if everything is going well, excellent.:)
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 32,379
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    Sounds as if everything is going well, excellent.:)

    Must be doing OK as no calls back from the vets.

    Here is a picture of him
  • inky winkyinky winky Posts: 428
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    He's beautiful woodbush. I've got everything crossed for him. Having lost one to bloat (twisted gut) that I picked up on within 20 minutes I am so happy that he is doing well :)
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    inky winky wrote: »
    He's beautiful woodbush. I've got everything crossed for him. Having lost one to bloat (twisted gut) that I picked up on within 20 minutes I am so happy that he is doing well :)


    Thanks for that.

    The emergency vet was brilliant. It shows how lucky we were to catch it so quickly.
  • yellowlabbieyellowlabbie Posts: 59,081
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    woodbush wrote: »
    Must be doing OK as no calls back from the vets.

    Here is a picture of him

    Oh he is beautiful, not as beautiful as my yellow lab though:)
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 32,379
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    Good news, he's coming home today. Going to pick him up shortly.

    It's been really strange not having him around. Holiday ended and return home tomorrow if vet allows.
  • ianinclevelandianincleveland Posts: 21,380
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    awww Zinda looks lovely,glad hes on the mend and on his way home,didnt know excitement could cause it though.Is apparently very common in St Bernards.

    They do say that food bowls should be put on a stand to aid digestion
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    awww Zinda looks lovely,glad hes on the mend and on his way home,didnt know excitement could cause it though.Is apparently very common in St Bernards.

    They do say that food bowls should be put on a stand to aid digestion

    I think he must have slipped on the laminate floor in his excitement of meeting the family.

    I would need to put his stand in a big tray, he's the messiest drinker i've ever known.

    He's home now and has settled down, it's amazing how quickly they recover.

    The vet we used was Ingles in Dunfermline, very impressed by the service.
  • merlinsmummerlinsmum Posts: 3,991
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    Glad to hear he's recovering well.
  • yellowlabbieyellowlabbie Posts: 59,081
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    awww Zinda looks lovely,glad hes on the mend and on his way home,didnt know excitement could cause it though.Is apparently very common in St Bernards.

    They do say that food bowls should be put on a stand to aid digestion

    Yes, we put our labrador's food bowl on a stand and we give him 2 smaller meals a day, one in the morning and one in the evening. It's something to do with the big dogs having to bend to eat, not sure though.
  • inky winkyinky winky Posts: 428
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    Another thing to bear in mind is never exercise immediately after feeding. Give them at least an hour to digest their food before going out for a walk.
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    Update.

    He's doing well back home. Can only have tiny meals (chicken) and small amounts of water until internal recovery.

    It's a great relief that he's getting brighter every day. Have to restrict his exercise for the next 10 days then all should be back to normal.
  • yellowlabbieyellowlabbie Posts: 59,081
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    woodbush wrote: »
    Update.

    He's doing well back home. Can only have tiny meals (chicken) and small amounts of water until internal recovery.

    It's a great relief that he's getting brighter every day. Have to restrict his exercise for the next 10 days then all should be back to normal.

    Wonderful news:)
  • The_SleeperThe_Sleeper Posts: 200,442
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    woodbush wrote: »
    Update.

    He's doing well back home. Can only have tiny meals (chicken) and small amounts of water until internal recovery.

    It's a great relief that he's getting brighter every day. Have to restrict his exercise for the next 10 days then all should be back to normal.

    Thats great news ..........WB :)
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