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The Morris Animal Foundation has made available their 32+ minute webinar, "Understanding the Twists and Turns of Bloat" at: http://youtu.be/MgMiN2nbcZ8
From the Morris Animal Foundation page on the webinar:
Bloat is a common canine health issue, of which there are two types. The milder form, called gastric dilation, can affect all dogs, even puppies. It occurs when the stomach distends with gas and/or fluid. This type of bloat is relatively easy to treat. A veterinarian passes a long rubber or plastic tube through the dog’s mouth into the stomach to release the gas, and the dog receives follow-up care that may include dietary management.
The more serious form, called gastric dilation volvulus (GDV), usually affects only large-chested dogs, such as Labradors, Great Danes and German Shepherds. GDV quite literally adds a twist that makes every second count.
When GDV occurs, the distended stomach actually rotates, often taking the dog’s spleen with it. Critical blood supply to the stomach and spleen are then cut off. Emergency surgery is necessary, and many dogs don’t survive a GDV episode.
In the early stages it’s difficult to know which type of bloat a dog has so getting your pet to a veterinary hospital quickly is crucial. Bloat can occur after a dog has eaten a large meal, exercised vigorously or consumed a large amount of water after eating.
Early signs include:
• Retching without vomiting
• An enlarged abdomen that is often painful
• Salivating
• Restlessness, pacing and a stiff-legged walk
In our August webinar, Dr. Elizabeth Rozanski will discuss which dogs are at risk for bloat, the clinical signs and important things to know about GDV, including her Foundation-funded research into predicting outcomes of dogs with GDV.
http://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org
From the Morris Animal Foundation page on the webinar:
Bloat is a common canine health issue, of which there are two types. The milder form, called gastric dilation, can affect all dogs, even puppies. It occurs when the stomach distends with gas and/or fluid. This type of bloat is relatively easy to treat. A veterinarian passes a long rubber or plastic tube through the dog’s mouth into the stomach to release the gas, and the dog receives follow-up care that may include dietary management.
The more serious form, called gastric dilation volvulus (GDV), usually affects only large-chested dogs, such as Labradors, Great Danes and German Shepherds. GDV quite literally adds a twist that makes every second count.
When GDV occurs, the distended stomach actually rotates, often taking the dog’s spleen with it. Critical blood supply to the stomach and spleen are then cut off. Emergency surgery is necessary, and many dogs don’t survive a GDV episode.
In the early stages it’s difficult to know which type of bloat a dog has so getting your pet to a veterinary hospital quickly is crucial. Bloat can occur after a dog has eaten a large meal, exercised vigorously or consumed a large amount of water after eating.
Early signs include:
• Retching without vomiting
• An enlarged abdomen that is often painful
• Salivating
• Restlessness, pacing and a stiff-legged walk
In our August webinar, Dr. Elizabeth Rozanski will discuss which dogs are at risk for bloat, the clinical signs and important things to know about GDV, including her Foundation-funded research into predicting outcomes of dogs with GDV.
http://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org