[ SHOWGSD-L ] Bloat - Food for Thought
- From: "Helen Franklin" <helen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2005 12:45:13 -0700
I was watching a special about Lackland Air Force Base and the training of
prospective combat dogs, mostly German Shepherds. After the dogs were
thoroughly screened for acceptability, they were sent for surgery. The
veterinarians automatically tack down the stomachs of all German Shepherds
entering the program, to prevent bloat. WOW! What does this say??? I found
it both scary and depressing. How bad is this problem becoming? Do WE need to
consider doing the same with our dogs? How much is structural and how much is
genetic?
What percentage of dogs in the 60's or 70's faced this life-threatening
disability? Thought I'd give you some new food for thought.
Helen Franklin
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