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this list hanging on your refrigerator along with
emergency telephone numbers for our vet and the
emergency hospital.
Not all dogs have classic signs and may only have a
couple of the following symptoms.
Bloat is an life or
death emergency and must be treated by a vet immediately.
SIGNS OF BLOAT
1. distended abdomen
2. rigid (hard) abdomen
3. painful when touched in the abdomen
4. vomiting foamy or liquid material
5. unproductive attempts at vomiting or retching
6. arched back
7. praying position (down in front, rear standing)
8. laying down on belly - crouched position
9. curling up in a ball
10. laying or sitting in an unusual location
11. seeking a hiding place
12. looking at their side
13. frequent swallowing (aerophagia)
14. hypersalivation (drooling heavily)
15. drinking excessively
16. lack of appetite
17. quiet, any abnormal behavior
18. lethargy, weakness
19. panting, breathing rapidly or heavily
20. red gums, or white gums (not normal pink color)
You know your dog better than anyone. Most Kuvasz are
very stoic. By the time they are showing symptoms of
bloat, it can be pretty advanced. Follow your instincts! If you notice ANY of these signs
in your dog, call your vet immediately, or rush him to
the nearest emergency vet clinic as soon as possible!
YOUR REGULAR VET
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| EMERGENCY VET CLINIC
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| NATIONAL PET POISON
CONTROL CENTER (TEL#) |
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