![]() Selective Breeding: Bloat seems to run in families. Water: Do not allow the dog to bolt down large volumes of water If there's a problem, speak to your vet about referral to a certified behaviorist. Look at dynamics within the home, such as if one dog is being bullied by another. Try strategies such as reward-based obedience training to encourage co-operation, build confidence, and establish safe boundaries in the home. ![]() Encourage a relaxed atmosphere at home and avoid stressing your dog. Indeed, ensure the dog is quiet and rested for 60 - 90 minutes after each meal.Īvoid stress: Anxious, stressed dogs are more prone to bloat. Simple actions, such as not exercising with 60 minutes either side of a meal, make a big difference.Įxercise: A full stomach is heavy and more likely to twist during exercise. Avoid foods where cereals or soy head up the ingredients list.Ĭare with dry foods and citric acid preservative: Avoid adding water to dry foods that contain citric acid as a preservative. Avoiding foods bulked up with these cheaper ingredients is a wise move. This allows the gut bacteria to adjust and reduces the risk of gas formation or a stomach upset.Ĭanned food: Dogs fed on wet food or wet mixed with dry have a statistically lower risk of bloat than those fed on dry food alone.įeed a meat-rich dry food: Chose a good quality dog food with meat listed in the three main ingredients.Īvoid cereal-rich foods: Cereals and soy are highly fermentable, which leads to gas. Multiple smaller ones are better.Ĭhange foods slowly: Transition from one diet to another slowly, over several days. Portion Control: Avoid feeding one large meal a day. Use puzzle feeders or other behavioral methods to slow up his guzzling habit. Slow up eating: Whatever diet the dog eats, if he is a greedy gulper he's at risk. Previously, raising the bowls off the floor was advised, but this has now been proven as unsafe. There is a strong link between the risk of a twisted stomach and gulping down air, fermentable foods, and portion size.įeed on the floor: The current advice is to feed the dog from the floor. Any dog owner should take basic common sense steps to minimize the risk of a twisted stomach, but special care is needed with these breeds at increased risk. Sadly, some dogs from breeds with a deep chest are prone to bloat, especially German shepherd dogs, Dobermanns, Great Danes, Weimaraners, and Rottweilers. This is known as gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV) With the air from fermenting food trapped, the stomach swells and swells, with life-threatening consequences. However, if the stomach twists the dog is then in serious trouble. In itself, this would be OK because the dog could pass wind and get rid of the air. There is a condition called bloat where the stomach fills with air. Now imagine that balloon was a dog's stomach. I want you to love what you make and have fun making it.You huff and puff, the balloon gets bigger and bigger….then….BANG! It bursts. You may not mass produce this pattern or clothing made using it. You can not distribute this pattern to others. You may not edit or recreate this pattern to sell. Giving credit to the pattern when selling would be appreciated, but not required. You may use this pattern to create and sell dresses of your own. Join me at for new pattern releases coming soon. Each step has a color photo for visual aid. Layers printing feature is included for this pattern for your convenience. This top is designed to be made using 4-way stretch fabrics with 50% stretch. This PDF sewing pattern comes in sizes 6 months - big kid 14. For more information on what a PDF Sewing Pattern is and how to use one CLICK HERE. You will be able to download this pattern(s) immediately after purchase from your account or from the order email. ![]() ![]() They are NOT paper pattern that you would receive in the mail. The Twist It Up Top Sewing Pattern will have your little one raking in compliments everywhere! It features a trendy twist knot hemline that is easier than it looks! Includes tank, short hemmed, short with cuff, or long sleeve with cuff options and cowl or regular neckline. ![]()
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