I just want to say that our goldendoodle is doing well post op from GVD gastodilitation volvulus. Had we not read about the symptoms of retching without production on google we would never have know it was a life threatening emergency and got her in the ER in 2 hours.
Apparently now in many big breeds with big barrels chests they do a prophylactic surgery- a gastropexy (pin stomach to wall) when they go in for spay or neuter. Our dog is older and they were not doing it 9 years ago here.
So - I just wish I would have know about the prophylaxis and the symptoms before this week. I thought it was only Great Danes, but apparently not.
Happy to report she is doing very well with cone of shame and all.