Katie, my standard schnauzer is 5 and has recently begun this behavior. She swallows repeatedly, lick everything, scarfs down things like dust bunnies, leaves etc., but I’ve noticed her belly sounds hollow, she has rapid breathing, and seems frantic. I’ve tried percussion while she’s laying on her left side,and whenjoy I can stand her on her hind legs for a few minutes at a time. Fortunately, there’s a sudden long belch, some pootie toots, and the problem seems resolved. This has happeNed 4 times in the last 2 weeks, and never before in 5 years.
I have been searching for others with this issue, as my vet cant come up with a cause or remedy. I can’t take any more chances that this may be what I assume can bring on a bloat episode, so I’m changing to home made food with only a small amount of her kibble, just for vitamins and mineral content. I’m also going to try the 1/4 tab of tums after every meal, it ALWAYS comes on 2 hours after eating. She has a cup on food 2 times a day now, so 1/2 with brown rice, chicken carrots, celery and green beans (which she LOVES) will suplement the lesser amount of kibble. I hope we hear more of what works on this site, since we can’t get definitive diagnosis from our beloved vets. It seems this is becoming prominent with more junk thrown into kibble. Anything for a buck. I’ve seen carpet in one prominent dogfood brand, so I’m very choosy. My dogs are working dogs, and are very dear to me.
Thanks for all the great advice and sympto.s, please keep them coming.
