Are you familiar with canine bloat? It is a dangerous and serious medical condition that needs immediate vet attention. What is it exactly? Canine bloat is when your dog’s stomach fills with air, fluid, or food and places pressure on other organs causing difficulty breathing as well as decreased blood flow to vital organs. This condition is also known as gastric dilatation-volvulus or GDV which is gastric torsion (distended stomach) and twisted stomach. This condition can occur quickly and result in death within hours. It is important for you to recognize the signs of bloat and to contact your veterinarian immediately if you believe your dog has any of the symptoms. General symptoms include a distended abdomen, unsuccessful vomiting or burping, weakness, excess saliva, shortness of breath, cold body temperature, pale gums, rapid heartbeat, or collapse. Please contact your vets Westminster MD to learn more about this dangerous disease.
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