Thread: Dogs!

Iv'e owned Dobermans my whole life and they are susceptible to twist also, I've been told by many vets that raising there food and water bowl helps to prevent this. I used to have problems with them vomiting right after eating, but after getting a raised water/food bowls it hasn't happened in at least twenty years, so it defiantly does something. It seems like a good idea for all big dogs...

Originally Posted by S0LITARYS0LDIER

Engine I get this too when walking my boy. Some little pint sizer usually with zero training, (around me no one trains there little dogs.. I don't know about where you are.) comes out of nowhere and either lunges, snarling and barking or full on sprints at my dog.

Now he's not the friendliest on leash. Loves people but he's Dog agressive so he's trained religiously and kept under prong and backup collar when in public.

Usually I step infront of him and either yell to make the dog back off or give it a boot nudge backwards.

The laws here are retarded and if he hurts a little dog that is aggressively approaching him it will be a pain in the butt going to court and what not even though I would win such a case. Just more headaches.


I grew up beside this dog Josie.. and for 16 long years it was (and still is) in the backyard next to my parents. All this little dog would do is bark and bark and bark. Every time it was out for the whole time. We waited so long for it to pass away to dog heaven but to this day and I'm moved out 5 years or so. She's alive!!!!

Well the other day I had my boy over for a visit healed beside me in the driveway because we were leaving. This little dog comes ripping out of the neighbors garage and makes a beeline for my dog. I had no time to react and knew she would just follow him if i pulled him back with his leash.

So she comes up. His mouth opens. Bites her face. Huge yelp and she literally sucks back into her skin frozen. After this initial little face nip I pulled him back and made sure the other dog was ok. She was fine but as soon as we got into the car and pulled out of the driveway I burst out laughing that after 16 years of being annoyed at the dogs lack of training my pup made it well worth it. Kind of put her in her place finally!

It's hard sometimes to figure when's appropriate to let your dog defend itself and when to step up and protect it.

Lab pit mix. Post a picture?

That's funny! My dog is not so friendly either, especially on his leash. He's protective over me but he's okay if I have someone over & put him in the back yard if he doesn't know them & he will see them through the sliding glass door & how we are getting along fine & then I'll let him in & let him sniff but I tell them not to put their hand out just yet plus I tell him to be a good boy & after awhile, he will start wanting attention & licking them on their hand if he can reach it, then it's friends forever.
As far as the little dogs.............I guess they don't really know their size or they feel they have something to prove!

Originally Posted by Grizzley1

Iv'e owned Dobermans my whole life and they are susceptible to twist also, I've been told by many vets that raising there food and water bowl helps to prevent this. I used to have problems with them vomiting right after eating, but after getting a raised water/food bowls it hasn't happened in at least twenty years, so it defiantly does something. It seems like a good idea for all big dogs...

My dogs water & food bowls are up on a stand just about his height. It works nice for him & he doesn't have to lean down.

Just thought I'd share this



Special forces dog wins 'animal Victoria Cross' for Taliban raid heroics

Mali, a Belgian Malinois, will today be honoured the Dickin Medal, the equivalent of the Victoria Cross(Britains highest award for gallantry) for his service in Afghanistan.
Mali was sent through direct fire on two separate occasions to search for explosives. During one fierce seven hour fire fight Mali was hit by three grenade blasts suffering injuries to his legs, chest right ear and teeth.

His citation reads: “Mali displayed outstanding courage in the face of fire and there is no doubt that his actions throughout the operation were pivotal in breaking an enemy stronghold.”

Mali has now retired from active service but still helps in training.

Thank you for sharing that Mark. It never ceases to amaze me how intelligent & are very faithful to their owners. It's sad that one dog got separated from his handler during one of those operations. No telling what they did with the dog. Those people are far more insane than Hitler & the Japanese in WWII. We have become to be at peace with these countries now but no telling if we will ever be at peace with these type. I don't know if there will ever be peace between these people & the normal human race. It's their crazy thinking with their suicide bombers & suicide squads, thinking they are going to a great place when they kill themselves to kill others or to hurt them. I will never understand their way of thinking.

Originally Posted by ScottGoodman

I just went through this Friday night, emergency surgery for my Uri. Poor fellow has been through a LOT. Please read this information, it just may save your furbabies life. It's not over for my buddy, we have to see if any necrosis sets in from the twist. In surgery, after he untwisted it, this stomach pinked back up. Looks like he may be ok, but today and tomorrow are the key on showing if any tissue died in his digestive tract:

https://summerviewgermanshepherds.co...hepherd-bloat/

GSD German Shepherd Health – Bloat
Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV)*

Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV) is a condition caused by a twisting of the stomach and thus trapping the stomach contents and gases resulting in a rapid swelling of the abdomen accompanied by pain and eventual death if untreated. It is an emergency, requiring immediate veterinary action. This condition is most often found in large, deep chested dog breeds. Anyone owning a deep chested breed, susceptible to Bloat should be prepared to handle the emergency procedures necessary, including having readily available the name and phone number of emergency clinics and/or after-hours Veterinarians.

Breeds with a deeper and narrower chest are most susceptible, including but not limited to, the Great Dane, St. Bernard, Weimaraner, Irish Setter, Irish Wolfhound, Borzoi, Bloodhound, Gordon Setter, and Standard Poodle. Within such a breed, dogs with the deepest, narrowest chests are the most vulnerable.

Symptoms can be subtle. You should learn to recognize them:

Acting agitated
Unproductive vomiting or retching (may produce frothy foamy vomit in small quantities)
Excessive drooling, usually accompanied by retching noises
Swelling in abdominal area (may or may not be noticeable)
Continuous pacing and/or lying down in odd places
Salivating, panting, whining
Unable to get comfortable

If ANY combination of these symptoms are noticed, CALL YOUR VET and get the dog there as fast as possible. Bloat is LIFE-THREATENING!

Additional Information:
Bloat – Canine Inherited Disorders Database

Note: This section of Summerview German Shepherds is intended as a source of information only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional care. Always consult with your Veterinarian about health related matters.

I didn't update in a while. Uri got to come home after a 3 day stay at the vets. Two of them, they kept him on IV to ensure no infection and keep an eye on the white blood count. When a stomach twists, at the twist/kinks the tissue looses blood flow and you know what happens from there...tissue dies. Fortunately, we got to it fast enough. He's starting to become himself, but a bit clingy. Poor fellow has been through so much.

At 6-7 months old, I ran over him and broke his back and hip. He had plates and no longer has a ball on his right rear leg. At 2 years old, some nasty person poisoned his mother and killed her and two weeks later poisoned him. Fortunately we were home when the strychnine seizures started and we got him to the vet. Now this bloat at 7. I'm truly hoping to get a liter or two out of him as his bloodline and "he" is spectacular. My female is just now a year old and I hope her next heat something natural happens. If not, on her second heat we will consider Artificial Insemination.

I'm glad to see he's doing well. He sounds like a trooper.

Scott - so good to hear things are looking positive! May he have a long, happy, and event-free run from here on in.

Thanks for the update!

Glad he’s home and seems to be doing quite well

If someone poisoned my dog I would end up in prison...gladly.