A Brookland police K-9 named Bolo died over the weekend from bloating, which can quickly become deadly in large dog breeds.

When dogs develop gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV), pet parents often feel a bit overwhelmed and in the dark. Perhaps you’ve never even heard of GDV before, and suddenly you’re learning that your ...

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When they're suddenly experiencing symptoms that seem serious, and you're not sure how to help them. If you notice your dog is dry heaving, restless, and seems to have a swollen abdomen, they might ...

It's not ever a topic that pet parents want to discuss, but it's necessary to understand how Gastric Dilatation Vovulus (GDV), also known as Bloat, is one of the leading killers of large-breed dogs.

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MISSOULA, Mont. — Hi, Dr. Smith here. Did you know that bloating in dogs can be deadly? Known as Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus, or GDV, dog bloat is a life-threatening surgical emergency. GDV occurs ...

Gastric dilatation-volvulus, or bloat, occurs when the stomach expands with gas, fluid, or food and then rotates in the abdomen. This creates a twist in the digestive tract at both the stomach's ...