Bloat in dogs can become a serious veterinary emergency, particularly when the stomach twists and restricts blood flow.

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 ...

Gastric dilation and volvulus, commonly shortened to GDV or “bloat,” is a life-threatening condition in dogs that occurs when the stomach twists or rotates. This rotation can restrict blood flow to ...

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.

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 ...

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A Brookland police K-9 named Bolo died over the weekend from bloat, which can quickly become deadly in large dog breeds. Dr. Claire Kelly, an associate professor at the ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: We recently welcomed a Labrador retriever puppy into our family.