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 when the stomach ...

Canine bloat, also known as gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV) is a medical emergency where the stomach fills up with gas and then rotates. Some twists are less severe, but sometimes, a dog can ...

University of Illinois veterinary students examine a Great Dane. University of Illinois veterinary students examine a Great Dane. Do you own a gentle giant … a Great Dane, Doberman pinscher, ...

Dog bloat, known as gastric dilatation-volvulus, or GDV, is a fast-moving medical emergency that every pet owner should be aware of. It usually happens when the stomach is filled to the brim with gas ...

Gastric-dilatation-volvulus looks like a convoluted and complex name. This name however, gives a clear description of a serious, life-threatening problem that occurs in dogs. The condition affects the ...

Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), or bloat, is one of the leading causes of death in dogs, second only to cancer for some breeds, and the number one killer of Great Danes. Despite its prevalence, the ...

A horrific disease that can end a dogs life in a matter of minutes has subtle symptoms that are almost impossible to spot. Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (GDV), also known as bloat, is a ...

Last June, Portland residents Annette Marie and Christian Joly noticed something amiss with their male standard poodle, Charlie. "He ate really fast and his stomach immediately blew up like there was ...