WhiteMountainsRanch Kidding/Journal Thread; Summer Update

[Canadiannee]

There's no words in my vocabulary to describe the depth of emotion I feel for the heartache you're going through right now... the loss of your beautiful Maya is devastating, and then combatted with the loss of bunny babes to a rattlesnake and then a truck breakdown back-to-back... it's just so overwhelming. My heart goes out to you and your family... *hugs*

RIP Maya

 

[WhiteMountainsRanch]

It sounds like she may have bloated. It's sudden, and affects large breeds, especially Mastiffs. My bulldog bloated and almost died, and my mom's St. Bernard passed away from it.

I'm sorry for your loss

While anything is possible I studied up on bloat when I first got her because it is common in the larger breeds, and just like if it was a rattlesnake, there would be signs, distended stomach, whining, drooling, uncomfortable-ness. She had none of these symptoms. Just normal, then died in her sleep, in a sleeping position. No signs of struggle or anything.

 

[WhiteMountainsRanch]

Thank you everyone for your condolences. It helps to know there are other people out there that have felt this before.

 

[perchie.girl]

It sounds like she may have bloated. It's sudden, and affects large breeds, especially Mastiffs. My bulldog bloated and almost died, and my mom's St. Bernard passed away from it.

I'm sorry for your loss

While anything is possible I studied up on bloat when I first got her because it is common in the larger breeds, and just like if it was a rattlesnake, there would be signs, distended stomach, whining, drooling, uncomfortable-ness. She had none of these symptoms. Just normal, then died in her sleep, in a sleeping position. No signs of struggle or anything.

Just as a side note. If I remember correctly Cari you free feed. Free feeding is a way to avoid bloat. Along with having the food dish elevated. By free feeding the dog nibbles on food all day long without eating huge amounts at one time. I have free fed dry kibble for about fifteen years now and my dogs tend to not get pudgy too they eat what they need no more.

deb

 

[BlondeSquirrel04]

It sounds like she may have bloated. It's sudden, and affects large breeds, especially Mastiffs. My bulldog bloated and almost died, and my mom's St. Bernard passed away from it.

I'm sorry for your loss

While anything is possible I studied up on bloat when I first got her because it is common in the larger breeds, and just like if it was a rattlesnake, there would be signs, distended stomach, whining, drooling, uncomfortable-ness. She had none of these symptoms. Just normal, then died in her sleep, in a sleeping position. No signs of struggle or anything.

Just as a side note. If I remember correctly Cari you free feed. Free feeding is a way to avoid bloat. Along with having the food dish elevated. By free feeding the dog nibbles on food all day long without eating huge amounts at one time. I have free fed dry kibble for about fifteen years now and my dogs tend to not get pudgy too they eat what they need no more.

deb

DO NOT USE AN ELEVATED FOOD DISH!

Once thought to prevent bloat, it is shown that it CONTRIBUTES to bloat. And free feeding may lessen risk, but it will not negate the risk all together. My dog bloated at midnight, and her dinner was given to her at 2pm. Bloat happens at all hours of the day, not just immediately after feeding.

I did an extensive bloat thesis prior to graduating with my degree and sadly there is a lot of misinformation out there.

I don't mean to hijack, but I felt it necessary if it means that a dog will be safe.

It may have also been a splenic or hepatic hemangiosarcoma. That causes sudden death with no symptoms. Maybe a necropsy would be a good idea to ensure that you know what to look for...ie: copperhead, rattlesnake, etc.

 

[promiseacres]

so sorry for your loss never good to not know when they die so young....

 

[GLENMAR]

. So sorry.

 

[WhiteMountainsRanch]

Well it's been a couple hard days and we still can't believe she is gone, but everything is getting back to normal around the farm. No other major disasters.

I did the math and my baby goats are 8 weeks old now, and my new LGD pup is 15 weeks. He outweighs them by far, weighed in at 47 pounds yesterday!

Ghiselle is due to have her babies in only 4 days! Wow I cannot believe time has gone by so fast! It took sooooo long for the first two!

We cleaned out the baby barn today in preparation for the new little ones. Tonight will be the first night the older baby goats sleep in the big girls pen. We've had them in there several times during the days without any problems, but tonight will be the first full length night. Diego the new pup will also be in there with them! He has lots of toys and bones and a bowl full of yummy food to help distract him. He is such a good pup, he is great with the goats. Tries to play with the babies a bit, but overall wonderful. Very respectful of the big goats and I think that by having them all in together he will be on good behavior.

I will get pics tomorrow of the whole group together.

 

[jodief100]

I am so sorry about your dog. I am sure the pain is unbearable. I lost my pup a few weeks ago and I am still torn up about it. I wish there was more I could say but sorry is all I have.

 

[Mossy Stone Farm]

Can't wait to see your new addtions.....

Still so sad for you and your loss ... Love of a puppy can do alot to heal a broken heart....