11/25/2008: Medical Emergency - Bloat
On the evening of 11/25/2008, Goliath had to be rushed to the emergency vet
clinic for bloat. He experienced all the sudden classic symptoms and was taken
into surgery upon arrival at the clinic. After several hours of surgery, we were
lucky and Goliath pulled through. He will have a period of recovery, but should
be okay.
clinic for bloat. He experienced all the sudden classic symptoms and was taken
into surgery upon arrival at the clinic. After several hours of surgery, we were
lucky and Goliath pulled through. He will have a period of recovery, but should
be okay.
Bloat is a very serious medical issue and, if not caught in time, can lead to
death. It basically involves an excess accumulation of gas and liquid in the
stomach. If the stomach twists over, nothing can get in or out. For more
information on bloat, please see the following article. Just click on the link.
Ginnie's Bloat Article
death. It basically involves an excess accumulation of gas and liquid in the
stomach. If the stomach twists over, nothing can get in or out. For more
information on bloat, please see the following article. Just click on the link.
Ginnie's Bloat Article
Emergency bloat surgery is expensive!
The bill for this will be in the
thousands! Our funds are nearly
depleted. Can you help by making a
donation today? No donation is too
small, even a few dollars will help.
The bill for this will be in the
thousands! Our funds are nearly
depleted. Can you help by making a
donation today? No donation is too
small, even a few dollars will help.
Update: We reached our Goal! Thank you to all who donated! |
Update: Goliath is home from the emergency clinic. The good news is he will
recover and go on to be a normal, happy dog!
It took Goliath a little
bit of time to be
convinced to get out
of the car, but he was
happy to be home!
bit of time to be
convinced to get out
of the car, but he was
happy to be home!