Treating Bloat in Dogs

July's Pet of the Month

Meet our big, handsome July Pet of the Month, Blue! Blue is a 3.5-year-old Great Dane who weighs in at a whopping 120 pounds! Blue is a sweet boy who, regardless of his size, thinks that he is a lap dog. Blue also wants to be friends with everyone he sees, especially while out walking and riding the elevator in his building. Blue is here to talk to us about this month's topic gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV), most commonly known as "bloat".

  

A few months ago, while out for a walk, Blue started exhibiting some concerning signs. Blue's abdomen was distended, he was repeatedly attempting to vomit, and was in obvious discomfort. Luckily, Blue's owner knew something was wrong and, suspecting GDV, rushed over to Pearl Animal Hospital where we were able to assess Blue and immediately refer them to Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital. Blue's surgery went well and he made a full recovery back to his normal, goofy self.

Recognizing Bloat in Your Pet

Meet Ruby!

Ruby is a 12 year old female weimaraner who recently experienced a painful and life-threatening condition known as gastric dilatation volvulus or “bloat”. Ruby’s parents noted that she was trying to vomit and that her abdomen was becoming distended. They immediately brought her to Pearl Animal Hospital where she was stabilized for emergency surgery.

Fortunately, Ruby recovered very well from surgery and is back to rolling on her back in green grass, eating baby carrots, trying to put as many toys in her mouth at a time (4 max) and ambushing her brother Tony. You can see Ruby and Tony walking their owner Richard around the Pearl.