Bloat Is a Twisted Stomach

Bloat Is a Twisted Stomach

Bloat in dogs is determined the second cause of death in dogs after cancer. Bloat is also known as Gastric dilatation-volvulus (Gdv), "twisted stomach" or "stomach torsion." No matter what you want to call it bloat is a very serious condition that needs immediate attention.

I became curious in this condition after my sons dog came down with it when they were visiting us one evening. Bailey is a big dog; he is part Rottweiler and Pit Bull and he is also a big baby and a worrywart. Bailey had all the symptoms of Bloat. I had my son call the accident Vet that I took my dog Moebert to and expound what was happening and they said to bring him in Asap.

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Symptoms of Bloat in Dogs

Bloat Is a Twisted Stomach

• Significant anxiety and restlessness
• Seeking a hiding place
• Whining
• Pacing
• Heavy salivating or drooling
• Foamy mucous around the lips, or vomiting foamy mucous
• Bloated abdomen that may feel tight (like a drum)
• Shallow breathing
• Unproductive gagging
• Unproductive attempts to defecate

The top ten breeds agreeing to the University of Purdue:

1. Great Dane
2. Saint Bernard
3. Weimaraner
4. Irish Setter
5. Gordon Setter
6. Standard Poodle
7. Basset Hound
8. Doberman Pinscher
9. Old English Sheepdog
10. German Shorthaired Pointer

Bloat in dogs can be caused by a whole intuit such as:

It usually affects dogs of the larger, deeper-chested breeds (which means the distance of their chest from backbone to sternum is rather long while the chest width from right to left is narrow) but all dogs can be at risk. There appears to be a genetic link to this disease. If both parents have deep and narrow chests, then it is likely that their offspring will have deep and narrow chests so they may also be at risk.

Eating Habits

• Dogs fed once a day are twice as likely to establish Gdv (bloat) as those fed twice a day.
• It seems that dogs that eat quickly or practice soon after a meal may also be at increased risk.
• Dogs that drink water in large amounts after meals. Drinking too much water too quickly (can cause gulping of air)
• Vigorous activities that supervene in gulping air
• Eating gas-producing foods (especially soybean products, brewers yeast, and alfalfa)
• Elevated food bowls some studies propose that dogs who are susceptible to bloat should not be fed with elevated food bowls; some studies have not found this to be true. However, it is recommended that dogs at risk be fed at floor level.

Age - Dogs over 7 years of age twice as likely to establish gastric bloat as those who are 2-4 years of age.

Gender - Male dogs are twice as likely to establish bloat as females. Neutering does not seem to have an supervene on the risk.

Temperament - Dogs that are stressed have a tendency to be more nervous, fearful, or worried appear to be at an increased risk of developing bloat.

So what is bloat in dogs? It is when the stomach fills up with air and then it puts pressure on the diaphragm which makes it difficult for the dog to breathe. The bloated stomach can also compress the large veins in the abdomen which can preclude blood from returning to the heart. When the stomach is filled with air it can de facto rotate on itself that supervene causes the pinching off its own blood supply. When the blood supply is cut off the stomach begins to die and your pets condition begins to get worse very quickly because their entire blood supply has been interrupted.

Prevention While there is no clear-cut way to preclude bloat, the following tips may help.

• Minimize the stress as much as possible. Try to make meals a peaceful, stress-free time
• Do not use an elevated food bowl
• Do not practice for at least an hour before and especially after eating
• Avoid vigorous practice right before and after meals
• Do not allow rapid eating. (There are bowls you can get to help with this.)
• Feed 2 or 3 meals daily, instead of just one; do not let them drink too much water before and especially after eating.
• Keeping a stock with simethicone (for example Mylanta Gas (not regular Mylanta), Phazyme, or Gas-X, etc.) on hand to treat gas symptoms.
• Naturally ease gas symptoms with 1/2 tsp of nutmeg or the homeopathic remedy Nux moschata 30
• Allow way to fresh water at all times, except before and after meals
• Reduce carbohydrates as much as potential (classic in many industrial dog biscuits)
• Feeding a selected dog food with a higher nutrient content which would allow you to feed smaller portions while still meeting your dogs nutritional needs.
• Feed adequate whole of fiber, Flax Seed is a good source of fiber you can just sprinkle on their food.
• Most foremost know your dog, so when he or she is not acting like their general self you can take the principal steps to help them feel better.
• Also know the phone whole and where the nearest Animal accident Vet is because if your dog bloats your Veterinarian might not be available.

Have you seen the movie or read the book Marley and Me? This is what he died from, my daughter-in-law having done both was very upset about Bailey when he started showing all of symptoms and I dont blame her it is very upsetting to see your pet in pain. Thankfully his trip to the accident Vet turned out very well and he is doing fine.

They did not accomplish surgery on Marley they manually untwisted the stomach but in doing so one cannot know if any damage was done. It is suggested that all bloated dogs, once stable, should have surgery. That is the only way to know if the there is a section of dying tissue on the stomach wall, this must be removed or the dog will die Also, the spleen, which is located adjacent to the stomach may twist with the stomach. The spleen may need removal, too because that can also lead to other problems like causing a hemoabdomen which means bleeding into the stomach.

Once the stomach has been put back in place and if any damage corrected the vet can do a gastropexy which is a surgical performance in which the stomach is sutured to the abdominal wall. Some vets do this as a precaution when they are performing other operations on dogs that are at risk for bloat. Without gastropexy, the recurrence rate of bloat may be as high as 75%. If the stomach can be surgically tacked into place, the recurrence rate drops to 6% which are great odds to say the least.

Although I have summarized the data about the symptoms, causes, prevention, and the breeds that are at risk, please consult with your veterinarian for medical information.

If you intuit that your dog has bloat, time is of the essence because bloat can kill your pet if not addressed (asap) so call your veterinarian or accident center and let them know that your dog has bloat symptoms and you are bring him in to be checked out.

To You and Your Pets Health,

Alice

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