is thereanyway to treat bloat without taking a puppy to the vet?

Answer 1

Here is the emergency first aid for bloat > http://www.kifka.com/Elektrik/BloatFirstAid.htm

There is no substitute for prompt, competent veterinary attention! If you can realistically expect to receive veterinary treatment within 5 to 10 minutes, call the veterinarian and go--don't bother with first aid! On the other hand, if you think it'll take at least 20 minutes to get there, then the few minutes you spend administering first aid could make the difference between life or death. The ideal situation is to have someone else drive you to the clinic while you administer first aid. If you are having any problems with the technique, don't waste time trying to figure it out--get the dog to the hospital ! !

Answer 2

No, the only way to treat bloat, is to see the vet. Bloat is dangerous and can kill the puppy, if not treated right away. My advise is, to get the poor baby to the vet, before it's too late. Poor little guy, must be so uncomfortable. This can't wait, so please, for the puppies sake, don't put it off. If it's a matter of not being able to afford a vet, many vets do offer payment plans.

Answer 3

Absolutely not. It can be fatal if not treated immediately. Do not exercise or feed the dog in any way before taking him to the vet. He must go to the vet NOW! I can't stress that enough. You aren't going to get any solutions to your very serious problem on Yahoo, the only answer is to take him to a vet NOW!

Answer 4

NO!!!! Bloat is a life-threatening condition that needs IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION!!! Delaying a visit to the vet by even an hour can make it too late to do anything if the blood flow to the stomach or intestines was cut off. Once the intestines or stomach die, then death is inevitable.

Answer 5

NO
And if your dog has bloat time is of theessence you need to get the dog into the vet now.
Sometimes even getting immediate attention many dogs die from this.

Answer 6

Oh my!! No! Dogs can die from bloat - you need to get your puppy to a vet asap!!

Answer 7

No the dogs needs specialized care and possibly surgery to correct the problem. Do not attempt to fix problem at home! Get off the computer and take him right away or it will be fatal. Can kill a dog in less than an hour!!!!

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

http://www.canismajor.com/dog/bloat.html

Answer 8

NO! It's vital you get a dog proper veterinary care as quickly as possible if you suspect bloat. It is a matter of life or a very painful death if it is bloat.

Answer 9

NO - your dog could die from bloat. Take him to the vet

Answer 10

WHAT IS BLOAT?
Canine bloat occurs when there is gas production in the stomach and that gas buildup is unable to be expelled via belching or vomiting, or passed through the intestines and out of the dog as flatulence. Some bloat cases occur very rapidly when fermentation of grains in the wet and warm stomach environment create gas. The influence of grain in creating an environment conducive to bloat seems even more plausible in that it is very rare for dogs that consume meat-based diets to develop bloat. Generally, bloat is the extreme dilation of the stomach as a result of gas buildup that cannot escape the stomach.
WHAT TYPES OF BLOAT ARE THERE?
GASTRIC DILATATION... is simply the expansion of the stomach due to the buildup of gas or material in the stomach.
GASTRIC VOLVULUS (TORSION)... is the condition where the stomach rotates (flips on its long axis) and thereby twists the esophagus and small intestine closed so there is no passage of stomach contents or gas in or out of the stomach
HOW DOES BLOAT HAPPEN?
Scientists have tried to decades to learn about how bloat occurs by setting up bloating conditions in the laboratory with laboratory dogs... and consistently have failed in producing the spontaneous bloating that occurs with canine house pets. The usual history is of a dog of a large breed that has recently eaten a meal of dry dog food and then exercises or engages in some physical activity. On occasion, though, there is no history of physical activity and the dogs is suddenly seen trying to retch and vomit unsuccessfully. The dog paces, becomes uncomfortable, attempts to pass stool and repeatedly makes retching, gagging noises. Salivation is common. At this stage it is impossible to determine what type of bloat is occurring. In the photos above, the fortunate Malamute had a simple Gastric Dilatation with no torsion or volvulus. Once the stomach contents and gas were eliminated via a plastic stomach tube, and the stomach was flushed and antibiotics administered to prevent further bacterial fermentation and gas production, the surgery was over and the dog recovered rapidly and successfully. With Torsion or Volvulus present, far greater damage occurs to internal blood vessels and stomach tissues, plus the spleen gets caught up in the twisted mess of tissues and becomes starved for oxygen along with the stomach. Eventually the heart is affected due to the major interruptions in blood flow and heart rhythms; plus the pressure on the heart and diaphragm prevents normal cardio-pulmonary function. When the blood supply in the abdomen’s major arteries is compromised, blood flow to the heart and the cardiac output decrease, leading to low blood pressure, and eventually, shock

HOW IS BLOAT TREATED?
Treatment needs to be undertaken immediately. Time is a very decisive factor in the success or failure of correcting bloat. Once presented to a veterinarian, a dog with bloat will become the center of attention and all other activities at the animal hospital assume a lesser priority. Supportive medications such as cortisone, antibiotics and intravenous fluids are started immediately. The veterinarian may need to decompress the stomach initially (before surgery) by inserting a large diameter needle into the stomach right through the abdominal wall. An audible hiss is heard as the gas passes through the needle. Once this is performed the doctor administers intravenous anesthetic in very small amounts because the patient in this state of affairs requires very little intravenous anesthetic to facilitate the passing of the endotracheal tube through which the gas anesthetic is administered. Some veterinarians skip the intravenous anesthetic and, via a face mask, administer gas anesthesia such as Isoflurane... once the patient is unconscious the endotracheal tube is passed into the trachea to allow continuous control of anesthesia.

WHAT CAN BE DONE TO PREVENT BLOAT?
The best suggestions are to feed the dog two small meals a day instead of one large meal. Do not allow the dog to drink large quantities of water at one time... have water available at all times. Do not allow exercise or other vigorous activity for at least two hours after a full meal. Feed a diet composed of more meats and less grain.

Below are photos of a dog that had repeat episodes of gastric dilatation. Luckily, under anesthesia, a stomach tube was able to be passed and the gas and pressure was relieved. The stomach was flushed, appropriate medication was given to help prevent cardiovascular shock, antibiotics were administered to prevent infection and to eliminate gas forming bacteria in the stomach. Usually the stomach is sutured or anchored to the abdominal wall to prevent subsequent bloat episodes.