Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Our Buddy Beau

Hi everybody, this is Fudge reporting.

A terrible thing happened to our friend Beau today. He wasn't feeling well. His mom was very alert and saw that Beau wasn't acting right and got him to the hospital just in time.

Beau had bloat.



Bloat is an awful thing that happens to a dog's stomach and it's the second biggest killer of dogs after cancer. Beau's mom saved his life by getting him immediate medical help. He had surgery and our friend is going to be OK. He'll have to spend a few days in the hospital, but when he gets home and gets a lot of TLC, he'll be as good as new.


Go on over to Beau's blog and leave some get well wishes for him. Tell him Fudge sent you. I know when he gets home his mom will read him all the messages.

Our mom has posted information about bloat on our other blog Dogs-N-More. Be sure to learn the signs to watch for so you can have good results if it strikes at your house.

Fudge
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23 comments:

  1. SamSeptember 2, 2009 at 9:38 PM

    The thought of bloat is so scary. Sending well wishes to your friend, Fudge, and I'll stop by Beau's blog, too, to see how he's doing.

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  2. StellaSeptember 2, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    Doouble thanks for this, Sue. Your other blog has good info.

    Kisses,
    Stella

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  3. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥September 2, 2009 at 9:49 PM

    We will go and wish Beau well. Bloat is a terrible thing. Good thing he has a smart human.

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  4. bbes tribeSeptember 3, 2009 at 12:18 AM

    Thanks for letting us know. We went over and wished him and his humans the best.He is so lucky him Mom knew what to do. Also thanks for the info on bloat. We are going to go over and check it out.
    Hugs
    Ernie, Sasha, & their Mom

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  5. DukeSeptember 3, 2009 at 6:36 AM

    OMG, what a scary thing to have happen! We're heading over to Beau's blog! Thank you for letting us know!

    Love ya lots,
    Maggie and Mitch

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  6. momsue84September 3, 2009 at 7:03 AM

    Just sent Beau big slobbery best wishes from Milo and I. Having lost a dog to bloat in '07, I know what a horrible condition it is. Thanks for all the info.

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  7. Tiffany and the MunchkinsSeptember 3, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    Fudge, we are so sorry that this happened to your friend but we are so very glad that he came through the surgery okay. We are going over now to send him some get well wishes.

    Chihuahua kisses,
    Bentley & Lexus

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  8. MarjieSeptember 3, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    Our first mastiff died from this same condition. We had no chance of figuring it out, because he was gone before we got up that morning. Beau was very lucky indeed.

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  9. Martha September 3, 2009 at 10:35 AM

    Boat is a scary thing we know! We will stop by Beau's blog - thank goodness his humans were well informed and thank you for the link to your post about bloat - we will have a read to refresh ourselves.

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  10. SissySeesSeptember 3, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    What a nice boy you are, Fudge! I'm sure all of your good wishes helped him!

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  11. LizzieJaneSeptember 3, 2009 at 12:05 PM

    Just popped over to Beau's blog to wish him a speedy recovery, poor thing, it must have been terrible. I really didn't know anything about bloat so thanks for the great info Sue.
    x

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  12. Lapdog CreationsSeptember 3, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    Thank you Fudge!

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  13. dogquilterSeptember 3, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    Thanks Fudge for the warning about bloat! Hope your budding is feeling well soon. We'll head on over to his site to leave well wishes too.

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  14. RobinSeptember 3, 2009 at 3:27 PM

    Awww poor Beau, wishing a speedy recovery for your buddy.

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  15. Tina.September 3, 2009 at 8:23 PM

    I read this right after you posted but did not get to leave a comment at the time but did pop over left good wishes for Beau. This really is a serious condition and thank you for posting about the symptoms to watch for!

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  16. Thor and JackSeptember 4, 2009 at 12:45 AM

    I´ll go visit Beau´s blog and wish get well for him.

    xoxo
    Thor

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  17. iSeptember 4, 2009 at 12:55 AM

    Poor Beau, going over now.

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  18. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    I haven't posted yet to thank you for this. Great picture of my boy. The information on Dogs - n - more is fabulous! g

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  19. Astrid KeelSeptember 4, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    OMD. We'll stop over there right now. BLoat is a super scary thing.

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  20. RoseSeptember 4, 2009 at 1:55 PM

    Thanks for this ever important post. Will stop by and leave get well wishes for Beau.

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  21. Dot OSeptember 4, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    Bloat absolutely scares me. A beagle down the street had it earlier this year. I will visit Beau's blog and post good wishes. I will also read the warning signs of bloat.

    About the baby squirrel, I cannot get anybody to call me back to give me an update on him. I will keep trying, though.

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  22. TeeSeptember 5, 2009 at 12:19 PM

    that's scary! We're moseying over to beau's blog to wish him a speedy recovery!

    Licks and wags

    The Dog WOods Pack

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  23. Rufus and IndieSeptember 5, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    His mom must be very scared! That is dangerous!
    We hope he gets well very soon!
    Kisses
    Rufus and Indie

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