Earlier this year I lost my German shepherd to GDV. It happened late at night, and since she was older and had other health issues, the vet said her chances of surviving the operation were basically zero, so we put her down.
About four weeks ago I adopted a rescue malinois. She is about two years old. I am super paranoid about this whole GDV think. I never experienced it before my GSD, as I only owned small dogs before. After eating I always crate Ursa, because she is always very active, even after eating. Sometimes she stays quiet on her dog bed but then she wants to play and I kind of freak out and get her to calm down.
I think I might be overreacting, but the shock of loosing my GSD (only had her for about four months, she was an older rescue) so suddenly still kinds of haunts me, and I do not want that to happen again.
Any thoughts? Ursa is only my second dog were GDV is a risk. How long should she be still after eating? Should I crate her, or is she okay walking around the house? I understand there is no real cause, but any other pointers would be much appreciated. Thanks!
About four weeks ago I adopted a rescue malinois. She is about two years old. I am super paranoid about this whole GDV think. I never experienced it before my GSD, as I only owned small dogs before. After eating I always crate Ursa, because she is always very active, even after eating. Sometimes she stays quiet on her dog bed but then she wants to play and I kind of freak out and get her to calm down.
I think I might be overreacting, but the shock of loosing my GSD (only had her for about four months, she was an older rescue) so suddenly still kinds of haunts me, and I do not want that to happen again.
Any thoughts? Ursa is only my second dog were GDV is a risk. How long should she be still after eating? Should I crate her, or is she okay walking around the house? I understand there is no real cause, but any other pointers would be much appreciated. Thanks!