According to Dr. Becker, GDV also known as gastric dilatation volvulus is a serious medical condition seen in dogs. It is also frequently referred to as twisted stomach or bloat.
Not all dogs that experience stomach bloating end up with volvulus, which is torsion (twisting) of the stomach. A dog’s stomach can fill up with gas and air and stay in position.
However, GDV is a condition (see diagram below) where there is bloating in conjunction with the stomach twisting on itself and cutting off the blood supply which leads to a host of other dangers to the animal’s over all health.
Even when you might be unsure if it’s simply bloat or bloat with stomach torsion, you should still take immediate action and get your dog to a vet. The only way to tell the difference between simple bloating and GDV is with an x-ray.
Due to the high mortality rate associated with GDV, it’s much better to be safe than sorry, so get your dog pet seen right away.
To view full article on GDV or to watch the video please click on link: http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2011/01/25/gastric-dilatation-volvulus-or-twisted-stomach-in-pet-dogs.aspx
Not all dogs that experience stomach bloating end up with volvulus, which is torsion (twisting) of the stomach. A dog’s stomach can fill up with gas and air and stay in position.
However, GDV is a condition (see diagram below) where there is bloating in conjunction with the stomach twisting on itself and cutting off the blood supply which leads to a host of other dangers to the animal’s over all health.
Top 12 breeds of dog that are at higher risk of developing GDV:This is absolutely a life-threatening condition. The associated mortality rate with GDV is 30%.
- Great Dane
- Basset Hound
- Saint Bernard
- Doberman Pinscher
- Weimaraner
- Old English Sheepdog
- Irish Setter
- German Short-haired Pointer
- Gordon Setter
- Newfoundland
- Standard Poodle
- German Shepherd
Signs and Symptoms of GDV: (often very subtle)
- Bloating, in which your dog’s belly grows very big with air.
- Episodes of unproductive belching, retching or vomiting. Your dog’s body is trying to expel air collected in his stomach.
- Intense abdominal pain that can prevent the dog from moving around.
- Initial restlessness followed shortly by a moribund (close to death) condition.
- Shallow, rapid breathing and pale gums.
Even when you might be unsure if it’s simply bloat or bloat with stomach torsion, you should still take immediate action and get your dog to a vet. The only way to tell the difference between simple bloating and GDV is with an x-ray.
Due to the high mortality rate associated with GDV, it’s much better to be safe than sorry, so get your dog pet seen right away.
To view full article on GDV or to watch the video please click on link: http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2011/01/25/gastric-dilatation-volvulus-or-twisted-stomach-in-pet-dogs.aspx
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