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Post by scoobysue66 on May 12, 2013 14:46:38 GMT -5
You can't buy the wag of your dogs tail.
I've just been reading an article on another forum for dogs in general, not greyhound specific. It was about spotting the signs of bloat. The article says bloat is usually associated with deep chested dogs such as greys, whippies etc. One thing is confusing me though, the article says not to feed from a raised feeder which I and most of my grey friends do. I feed both my greys from raised feeders and one with a slow feed bowl as well. Am I doing the right thing? How do other grey and whippie owners feed their dogs, floor or raised? I'd be interested in your thoughts.
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Post by alexandsteve on May 12, 2013 14:53:50 GMT -5
We have a whippet and a lurcher and both are fed from raised feeders. Not sure how this can cause bloat but I'm sure there must be a reason behind it. Xxx
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Post by Nettie on May 12, 2013 14:57:45 GMT -5
That came from an old study from Perdue Institute. I raise feed as I feel it's beneficial from a comfort point of view especially for a large dog. If you watch most carnivore animals in the wild they actually tend to lie down to eat so that is probably the most natural way which is how the hounds eat when they have raw bones however they eat their mince in bowls. Gap advise new adopters to raise feed.
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Post by scoobysue66 on May 12, 2013 15:09:34 GMT -5
You can't buy the wag of your dogs tail.
Thank you both, I shall continue to raise feed if that is recommended by GG. I have to say when I first adopted from RGT they didn't mention the need to raise feed and it was a friend that pointed me in that direction. I would have been none the wiser. Is it something that should be mentioned to new fosterers/adopters on an advice sheet. Maybe you already do that, I'm not sure.
Cheers guys
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Post by Nettie on May 12, 2013 15:24:36 GMT -5
Bloat and raised feeding is discussed at all home check visits.
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Post by samburns on May 12, 2013 15:26:37 GMT -5
You can't buy the wag of your dogs tail. Thank you both, I shall continue to raise feed if that is recommended by GG. I have to say when I first adopted from RGT they didn't mention the need to raise feed and it was a friend that pointed me in that direction. I would have been none the wiser. Is it something that should be mentioned to new fosterers/adopters on an advice sheet. Maybe you already do that, I'm not sure. Cheers guys The issue of raised feeders and bloat is in the homecheck questionnaire we use  |
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Post by gilli176 on May 12, 2013 15:27:30 GMT -5
Gap homechecks cover bloat and asks the home checker to advise to feed from a raised feeder. I feed mine from a raised feeder but more often than not they take the food out of the bowl spit it on the floor then eat it
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Post by andywillow on May 12, 2013 15:36:52 GMT -5
All mine have always had raised feeders and we've never had any problems .
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Post by Nettie on May 12, 2013 16:03:50 GMT -5
That will be 3 of us in a row then, glad we're all on the ball re: homechecks!  |
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Post by gazer on May 13, 2013 2:40:47 GMT -5
That's really useful Jackie, it sounds frightening, that's because it is.  I also discuss raised feeders and bloat on homevisits, many prospective adoptees have never even heard of bloat Leaving enough time between exercising and feeding is covered in this too. Our sighthounds are very precious so it's always worth going over a few preventative measures with people  |
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Post by julies on May 13, 2013 5:54:22 GMT -5
Our RGT branch always recommend raised feeders and no exercise for at least an hour either side of food .... when I had my first gryy from Dogs Trust she was constantly sick with yellow bile so we were back and forward to the vet in the first few weeks and she lost lots of weight The vets were talking about internal investigations if she didn't improve with this latest course of tablets as I left the surgery the local RGT van was in the car park so I asked the bloke if he had any advice for Tig .. he said to feed her on a raised bowl as they will take air into their mouths if fed from the floor and that can cause Bloat or colic .. I bought a raised feeder and Tig recovered so I've always fed off the floor ... Canine Health Concern did a survey of Bloat in dogs and they found no dog fed on raw food (whose owners responded) had ever had Bloat ... some had had Bloat before they were fed raw .... J xx |
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Post by scoobysue66 on May 13, 2013 10:59:27 GMT -5
You can't buy the wag of your dogs tail.
Thank you everyone for your replies and Jackie for posting the info, very good. I'm glad bloat and raised feeding is discussed at home visits as it sounds awful and so painful for the dog. As I said my local RGT didn't mention either to me when I first adopted. I was interested in peoples opinions because I wasn't sure if things had changed as to possible cause. As with all things ideas and thoughts change on a regular basis with research and I wanted to make sure I was up to date with current thinking.
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Post by dizzytrane on May 13, 2013 15:16:55 GMT -5
Will make sure that this is covered in our DVD too.
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Post by scoobysue66 on May 13, 2013 15:49:21 GMT -5
Will make sure that this is covered in our DVD too. You can't buy the wag of your dogs tail. Good idea |
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