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Dog trainer exposes dangerous mistake many pet owners make
A British dog trainer has issued a grim warning to pet owners who practice a common, yet potentially fatal act.
Adam Spivey, founder of Southend Dog Training, revealed 'one of the most dangerous things you can do with a dog' is to feed them a meal just before exercising.
Mr Spivey alerted pet owners in a video posted online, explaining how vigorously exercising a dog immediately after meal time 'can cause a life-threatening condition known as bloat, which can be fatal.'
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According to Perth Vet Emergency's website, bloat, also known as stomach torsion or twisted stomach, happens when gas, liquid or food fills the stomach causing it to twist or swell.
'This twisting disrupts the blood flow to internal organs, including the stomach and spleen, by pressing the distended stomach onto large blood vessels,' the clinic explains.
Bloat can happen when a dog eats or drinks too quickly, consumers too much food or has genetic predispositions, the website states.
Mr Spivey urged dog owners to feed their furry companions after going out for a walk to avoid the serious condition.
'You want to give them at least 45 minutes to an hour to let that food go down,' he said. Adam Spivey's Instagram video. Credit: Instagram
He assured giving small treats to dogs during their walk was not an issue.
'That's a different story, you're not giving your dog a whole meal in one go and then vigorously exercising them,' he said.
'When I say exercise, I mean vigorous and prolonged running, jumping, that type of stuff.' Swollen stomach
A 'ping' sound when the stomach is tapped
Lethargy
Retching
Difficulty breathing
Pale gums
Collapsing
Excessive salivation
