Lost Bandit to Gastric Torsion

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AKBD1
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Lost Bandit to Gastric Torsion

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Hello everyone.

Absolutely devastated. On Monday afternoon I had to put Bandit down due to an extreme case of gastric torsion. Still very confused as to what happened. He was fed at about 8:00 in the morning. He showed no signs of any issues. He when for a walk with my wife about 4 hours later. On their way back home he laid down which was totally unlike him. She got him home and his abdomen was bloated. We immediately call looking for a vet that was open. He was seen by the vet by about 3:00 pm. Xray’s reveal his stomach was displaced and down near his hips. He was a mess inside. He was on the operating table sedated and the vet was drawing out blood from his mouth. This was difficult to see to say the least.

The vet said it was the worst case he had ever seen and the prognosis was very bad. I had to make the decision.

We were all extremely saddened by this. Bandit had matured into a fantastic dog over the last 6 months. We feel the emptiness and miss him very much.
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So sorry for your loss.
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I am so sorry for your loss
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Super sorry to hear about your loss. Especially with as unexpected as it was. A few months ago we had to put our 14 yo lab down because he literally couldn't walk anymore and we knew that was coming and it was still heartbreak. Thoughts and prayers with your family especially at the holiday time.
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So sorry to hear that... sorry for your loss.
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Very sorry for your loss. So sad to hear
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Thank to everyone.

Our family truly appreciates your care and concern.

Thank you again.
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I’m so very sorry💔
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