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Bloat is the common term for Gastric Dilation-Torsion Complex. This condition
involves the swelling of the stomach from gas, fluid or both.
Bloat is a Veterinary Emergency!!!
There are no home remedies. Symptoms can be subtle. Learn to recognize them:
- Paces around continuously, or, lies down in odd places
- Salavating, panting, whining
- Acts as if he can't get comfortable
- Acts agitated
- Unproductive vomiting or retching (the dog may produce frothy foamy vomit in small quanties)
- Excessive drooling, usually accompanied by retching noises
- Swelling in abdominal area (may or may not be noticeable)
If you see ANY combination of these symptoms, CALL YOUR VET and get the dog...there as fast as possible. Bloat is LIFE-THREATENING. Do not wait until you see/feel an enlarged stomach!
- Bloat
- Bloat in Large Dogs
- Bloat Story - Chris's Personal Encounter
- Bloat * Canine Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus Research Program
- Bloat - Treat and Prevention by Virginia Lawerence
- Gastric Torsion in Dogs
- Dog Owner's Guide to Bloat
- First Aid Treatment for Bloat
