[Dailydrool] Big thanks

[LowriderMutts@gmail.com]

Tonight I am coming out of lurkdom to send big thanks to the Drool 
community.  My senior boy Darwin is snoozing happily at my feet 
tonight because Droolers have taken the time to share their 
experiences and educate others.  As a result I recognized the early 
symptoms of bloat in him this morning, shoved a gas-x pill down his 
throat, and called ahead to the emergency clinic (30 min away over a 
windy mountain road).  By the time we arrived the gas-X had done its 
job and Darwin was looking and feeling much better, so much so that 
the first vet clearly thought I didn't have a clue.  (Uh, hello, I 
know he looks fine now but I just went through a list of symptoms 
Darwin was exhibiting...were you listening??)  Another vet (one that 
we know) popped in to see how Darwin was doing, heard the same list 
of symptoms, was very surprised that I knew to give him gas-X, and 
said that most likely saved his life.  I didn't know anything about 
bloat before I joined the Drool, so to each and every Drooler who has 
taken the time to share, thank you!  You just never know who, how, or 
when your experiences will help.

I now return to lurkdom...

Tamara and the Lowrider Mutts
California Droolin'