Lies down and eats

APBTs2005 · 08-06-2005, 10:37 AM

When ever i feed my 6month old Shiba Inu mix lies down and eats. He has done this since we got him (few weeks ago) and im think he will get bloat from it, please help!

SalemWitchChild · 08-06-2005, 10:41 AM

we use to have a dog like that. It never hurt him. He was just lazy I guess.

Kelly · 08-06-2005, 10:45 AM

I doubt he'll get bloat from it. Bloat is usually caused by drinking water too fast and getting air bubbles or from being overly active after eating and their stomach twists around, (it's called gastric torsion). My parent's dog always used to lay down and eat and never had a problem.

richnrissa · 08-06-2005, 10:48 AM

are Shiba's at a high risk for bloat?
I know danes are at a much higher risk than most breeds.
I wouldnt worry, but next vet check time you can always talk to them about it.

Kelly · 08-06-2005, 11:19 AM

All barrell chested dogs are more at risk. Danes included.

08-06-2005, 10:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
APBTs2005 Bring it Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 246 Rep Power: 61	Lies down and eats When ever i feed my 6month old Shiba Inu mix lies down and eats. He has done this since we got him (few weeks ago) and im think he will get bloat from it, please help!

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SalemWitchChild Blue Merle Collie Mom Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Lawrenceburg, Ky Posts: 592 Rep Power: 82	we use to have a dog like that. It never hurt him. He was just lazy I guess.
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Kelly MUTT Lover! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NH Posts: 667 Rep Power: 93	I doubt he'll get bloat from it. Bloat is usually caused by drinking water too fast and getting air bubbles or from being overly active after eating and their stomach twists around, (it's called gastric torsion). My parent's dog always used to lay down and eat and never had a problem.
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richnrissa Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: WA Posts: 862 Rep Power: 79	are Shiba's at a high risk for bloat? I know danes are at a much higher risk than most breeds. I wouldnt worry, but next vet check time you can always talk to them about it.
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08-06-2005, 11:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
Kelly MUTT Lover! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NH Posts: 667 Rep Power: 93	All barrell chested dogs are more at risk. Danes included.
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