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Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV) – Twisted Stomach in Hunting Dogs
Manage episode 394148382 series 2901079
As dog owners, we have all heard of bloat, twisted stomach, or, as your veterinarian would say, GDV. GDV stands for gastric dilatation-volvulus. This urgent medical condition occurs when a dog’s stomach fills with gas, food, or fluid and twists. This condition develops with almost no warning, can progress rapidly, and is always an emergency. Remember that “bloat” doesn’t always indicate a twisted stomach, or GDV, because bloat can be a large gas, food, or fluid-filled stomach without any twisting present.
As a veterinarian and fellow birddogger, I want to stress the importance of discussing and planning for this preventable condition.
118 episodes
Manage episode 394148382 series 2901079
As dog owners, we have all heard of bloat, twisted stomach, or, as your veterinarian would say, GDV. GDV stands for gastric dilatation-volvulus. This urgent medical condition occurs when a dog’s stomach fills with gas, food, or fluid and twists. This condition develops with almost no warning, can progress rapidly, and is always an emergency. Remember that “bloat” doesn’t always indicate a twisted stomach, or GDV, because bloat can be a large gas, food, or fluid-filled stomach without any twisting present.
As a veterinarian and fellow birddogger, I want to stress the importance of discussing and planning for this preventable condition.
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