What are the signs of bloat in a 1yr old great dane?

Question

okay - so this dog has had a seizere before and is acting similar to the way he did when he had a seizere before - the last time he peed laying down and was unresponsive to treats or affection then he was really drowsy and then came out of it - this time he was biting his lip and I pried his jaws apart to get his lip out and not by him being mad or anything but just by the presure of his jaws i got a small cut on my finger - so i'm thinking this is another seizere but his stomach feels hard to the touch. - i called my vet and he was in surgery and the receptionist was not very helpful. he did a little walking around the house laying down in different spots - now he is unresponsive like he was in his previous seizere - i'm gonna go to the vet but does anyone think this may just be a seizere and not bloat?

Answer 1

Symptoms
Typical symptoms often include some (but not necessarily all) of the following, according to the links below. Unfortunately, from the onset of the first symptoms you have very little time (sometimes minutes, sometimes hours) to get immediate medical attention for your dog. Know your dog and know when it's not acting right.

Attempts to vomit (usually unsuccessful); may occur every 5-20 minutes
This seems to be one of the most common symptoms & has been referred to as the "hallmark symptom"
Doesn't act like usual self
Perhaps the earliest warning sign & may be the only sign that almost always occurs
Significant anxiety and restlessness
One of the earliest warning signs and seems fairly typical
"Hunched up" or "roached up" appearance
This seems to occur fairly frequently
Bloated abdomen that may feel tight (like a drum)
Despite the term "bloat," many times this symptom never occurs or is not apparent
Pale or off-color gums
Dark red in early stages, white or blue in later stages
Lack of normal gurgling and digestive sounds in the tummy
Many dog owners report this after putting their ear to their dog's tummy
Coughing
Unproductive gagging
Heavy salivating or drooling
Foamy mucous around the lips, or vomiting foamy mucous
Unproductive attempts to defecate
Whining
Pacing
Licking the air
Seeking a hiding place
Looking at their side or other evidence of abdominal pain or discomfort
May refuse to lie down or even sit down
May stand spread-legged
May attempt to eat small stones and twigs
Drinking excessively
Heavy or rapid panting
Shallow breathing
Cold mouth membranes
Apparent weakness; unable to stand or has a spread-legged stance
Especially in advanced stage
Accelerated heartbeat
Heart rate increases as bloating progresses
Weak pulse
Collapse

http://www.globalspan.net/bloat.htm#Symptoms

This is life threatening, seek help fast!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Signs of bloat:
A distended stomach - the dog will look like it has swollowed a basketball.
False Vomitting
Gasping for air
Excessive panting

If your dog has any of these signs you MUST GET HIM TO A VET IMMEDIATELY!!! There is no time to waste at all, most of the time by the point that these symptoms are seen it is often too late for the dog.

Additions:

I have had a great dane that had seizures and it does not sound like you dog is suffering from bloat, but rather a pre-ictal seizure. It is when a dog is somewhat "stuck" in the stages before the seizure. This is no less important and you should get your dog to the vet immediatley still. If your dog stays in this state for too long it can cause extensive damage to the brain, as it causes elevated body temperatures.

Answer 4

This is a very serious emergency and time is critical. Take your dog to the vet IMMEDIATELY!!!

Before I worked for our vet one of our German Shepherds developed bloat. She wanted to drink water but couldn't, she kept trying, and throwing it up. She was extremely distressed, her stomach was hard and felt like a football was in it. She was in obvious pain and just wasn't acting like herself.

Thank goodness we got her to the vet right away. They operated and thankfully, she made a full recovery.

You don't have a lot of time if it's bloat, get to the vet, please!

Good luck with your dog.

Answer 5

Bloated stomach looking at stomach getting up and laying down rolling around.
This is a true EMERGENCY
If you think your dog has bloat get to the NOW they may be able to save your dogs life if you get him seen very very soon.

Answer 6

Whimpers of pain, swollen looking belly, restless movements as an attempt to releive the pressure. But seriously, don't ask us, get your dog to a vet.

Answer 7

A bloated stomach, panting,anxious behavior, whining...it is a MEDICAL EMERGENCY!! Call your vet NOW AND TELL THEM WHAT YOU ARE SEEING!!!!!!!!!!