Dog bloat causes abdominal pain and stomach bloating and other
symptoms, problems & illness in your canine..
It can be deadly it it isn't treated quickly!
This problem in dogs is caused by a build up of gas and a cure for the
build up of stomach gas may include surgery.
Dog Bloat
This condition is very serious and can be deadly. As previously
mentioned it is due to a build up of gas in the stomach.
The
medical term for this condition is DDV or Gastric Dilatation and
Volvulus.
Causes
Although the exact
cause of this condition is still unknown it is generally believed to be
caused by excessive eating and drinking of water then followed by
exercise.
Stress is also
believed
to contribute to the condition.
Genetics
and the size
of your dog's chest may also play a part in why your dog develops the
illness.
This conditions is
caused by a build up of gas in your dog's stomach.
The build up of gas
then causes the stomach to twist 180-360 degrees between the esophagus
and the duodenum or at the beginning and end of the stomach.
When the stomach
twists it becomes constricted alongside the blood vessels causing the
stomach tissue to die.
Dog
Bloat Symptoms
The
symptoms of the condition include..
Breathing
difficulties
Pale
gums
Whining
Excessive
drooling
Anxiety
Restlessness
Your
dog may try to vomit
Your
dog's abdomen may appear distended
Some
breeds are more prone to the problem, we have listed some of them
below...including...
German
Shepherd
Rottweiler
Great
Dane
Standard
Poodle
Akita
Blood
Hound
Great
Pyrenees
Doberman
St
Bernards
Newfoundland
Irish
Setter
Golden
Retriever
Old
English Sheepdog
Irish
Wolfhound
Labrador
Retriever
Treatment
This condition needs to be treated as fast as possible, it really is that
serious as your dog could die fast!
Usually
treatment if the condition is found early involves a tube being
inserted into your dog's stomach to relieve the build up of gas.
A
vet need to operate on your dog's stomach if the stomach has become
twisted.
Enzymes
could be added to your dog's food.
Reducing the Chances
of your Dog getting Bloat
Don't feed your dog
from an elevated postition.
Don't allow your dog
to drink too much water, eat too fast or exercise him straight after
eating.
Don't overfeed your
dog and keep your dog to 2-3 small meals a day.
When you feed your dog
do it in a quiet place without distractions.
