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.

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 ...

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 GDV, often referred to as bloat, is a serious danger and is of the number two cause of death (after cancer) for several large and giant breed dogs with deep chests like ...

A team of Michigan State University veterinary medicine scientists will try to figure out what's causing canine bloat, one of the biggest – and most mysterious – killers of dogs. Lead researcher Laura ...

Q: Last week my dog Joey woke me up in the middle of the night groaning and moaning. He is only seven years old, is neutered and is a rescue that just showed up at our house. I think he may be part ...

Many things can find their way into your dog’s stomach. Most people have found their dogs eating something they shouldn’t. Others take their dogs to the veterinarian only to find a small toy lodged in ...