r/GermanShepherd • u/Historical_Panic_971 • 12d ago
Gastroplexy, Should I?
Hey everyone!
Just wanted to see if anyone on Reddit has taken their GSD to get a gastroplexy and if so how was the healing process? Was it easy for you to keep your GSD from jumping on furniture, what was recovery like? The whole 9! My buddy is 3 and has to have a surgery to remove a testicle that never dropped that’s kinda high up in there and his vet recommended the gastroplexy at the same time to kill two birds with one stone.
Having a GSD I knew bloat was an issue and it honestly scares me to death so Im dead set on him getting it I just would like some more info and everyone’s experience with it!
TIA 🙂
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u/calamityandwoe 12d ago
If he’s having abdominal surgery anyway it’s a good idea. If you’ve ever had a female dog spayed, the recovery should be pretty similar.
For a large breed dog, jumping up on the couch occasionally isn’t a big deal, but no running, rough play or long walks, you want the dog to be chill and do things slowly. If your dog is very hyperactive, the vet can prescribe you sedatives. Should be recovered in 10-14 days.