Deep Chested Health Issues

Bloat is a gigantic risk factor in the death of deep chested dogs in the United States. Unfortunately, Rusty is a mix of two breeds of dogs on the list that are prone to bloat - Golden Retriever and the Irish Setter is much closer to the top of the list.

Bloat is built up gas that can cause the stomach to distort and twist. This is an immediate medical emergency that needs surgery to correct the stomach and relieve the bloat. It can be fatal - kind of how in the MOVIE Marley & Me, Marley dies. The book is a whole other story...

Signs of bloat include:

• Attempting to vomit, occuring every 5 - 30 minutes
• Doesn't act like the usual self
• Significant anxiety and restlessness
• Lack of usual gurgling stomach sounds
• Bloated abdomen that feels tight

Those are only a few signs and symptoms of bloat.

• Golden Retriever health issues (generally more prone to cancer)
• Irish Setter health issues (more issues of hypothyroidism, bloat & cancer)

So all in all, even if you have a lovely mutt like Rusty (oops, sorry Rusty, I mean hybrid), health problems are still possible. These are just some of the few issues that we have to keep an eye out for, nevermind the usual signs of hip dysplasia or allergies.