What does bloat look like?

[Pink Jumper]

and do they lose their appetite or carry on eating? How do they act? I am not sure whether to be concerned about my Jewel right now?

Thanks guys

xx

 

[Hanwombat]

From my experience they won't eat or drink, they look uncomfortable, will lay on their side, their tummy can look extremely rounded with a noticeable lump, if you flick the side of their tummy gently you'll hear a hollow noise if they're bloated. They'll also generally seem depressed, dull eyed and fidgity. Has she pooed recently?

If in doubt call the vet, I lost my poor Jakey to bloat last night

 

[Wiebke]

http://www.oginet.com/pgurney/bloat.htm

Please see a vet/emergency vet asap at any time of the day or night; the longer you wait the smaller your chances.

 

[Pink Jumper]

Thanks so much for your replies.

From my experience they won't eat or drink, they look uncomfortable, will lay on their side, their tummy can look extremely rounded with a noticeable lump, if you flick the side of their tummy gently you'll hear a hollow noise if they're bloated. They'll also generally seem depressed, dull eyed and fidgity. Has she pooed recently?

If in doubt call the vet, I lost my poor Jakey to bloat last night

Aw I am so sorry. Thanks for taking the time to reply to my post, especially how you must be feeling.

Well Jewel just ate some lettuce (which I gave her before I noticed). She just looks bigger around the tummy area to me, like she is bulging out on the sides. I havent really seen how she has been laying lately as she has constantly been in her hidey house - which is unlike her.

I think she is fine seen as she was just excited about lettuce, but will keep an eye out. I just wanted to make myself aware of what to look for (as I was quite worried looking at her then). She wasn't wriggling at all when I was holding her then - usually you cannot keep her still.

xx