Canine bloat, also known as gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV) is a medical emergency where the stomach fills up with gas and then rotates. Some twists are less severe, but sometimes, a dog can ...

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.

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 ...