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Goldfish Bloat

Bloat can be a serious health issue for aquarium fish — especially goldfish. How do you know if your goldfish has bloat? The following symptoms are common at various stages of bloat: Bloating or swelling of the body. Passing clear, bubbly strings of feces (in early bloat). Refusal to eat. Inability to poop (in advanced bloat). Difficulty swimming. Reddish areas on the skin (in advanced bloat — often an indication of internal bleeding, which can lead to life-threatening infection). A goldfish doesn’t have a stomach that uses acid to break down foods, like humans do. Goldfish don’t have stomachs at … Continue reading →

Treating and Preventing Bloat

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Bloat is a life-threatening condition for dogs, especially large dogs with deep chests. Some of the most affected breeds are Akitas, Great Danes, Saint Bernards, Wolfhounds and other sighthounds, Dobies, German Shepherds, and even deep-chested mixed breeds. When it comes to twisted stomach, it’s the size of the dog — not the breed — that causes problems. How do you prevent bloat? Not all bloats happen the same way. But the usual progression starts with a large meal eaten very quickly. Drinking large amounts of water or gulping air can also cause a distended stomach. Exercise immediately after a large … Continue reading →

Bloat

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Bloat. Twisted stomach. Torsion. Regardless of what you may call it, it is a life-threatening condition that can affect large, deep-chested dogs. What is bloat? In the simplest terms possible, bloat is a twisting of the stomach. It can occur after a large meal, especially if a lot of physical activity is involved. If your dog bolts down a large meal, he’s probably gulping down a lot of air with his food. He may lap up a lot of water afterwards. His extra-full stomach may need the relief of belching or vomiting before he feels comfortable again. This overfullness is … Continue reading →