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.

When dogs keep stretching their necks and looking up, it could indicate various health issues or behavioral problems. This article will help you understand why your dog acts this way and what steps ...

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 ...

I just came across a study by Purdue University abut GDV or bloat in dogs. I’ve written about the original study but this one has more info. Bloat occurs when the stomach fills up with air, distends, ...

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 ...

It was a little after 9 o’clock at night and I had just started to think about bedtime when my dog made a weird noise. I glanced up from my book to see her standing by the door, doing that weird ...

You're trying to sleep, and your dog is driving you nuts. He's restless, he's panting, and he keeps making a sound like he's clearing his throat, or maybe trying to throw up. You check his stomach, ...

An Abington man said he was told his dog died at a Whitman boarder from bloat last weekend. As officials investigate any potential wrongdoing on the part of Annie’s Clean Critters, here’s a rundown on ...

"Simpsons" jokes aside about finding a dog "with an untwistable stomach," bloat is a serious if not fatal condition often seen in larger breed dogs. Bloat, sometimes referred to as a twisted stomach, ...

A dog that seemed perfectly healthy when you left home for the evening can be critically ill with bloat by the time you return. Gastric dilation/volvulus (GDV) is the twisting of the stomach upon ...