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 ...

Dog bloat, known as gastric dilatation-volvulus, or GDV, is a fast-moving medical emergency that every pet owner should be aware of. It usually happens when the stomach is filled to the brim with gas ...

An online cautionary tale causes some pet owner anxiety. — -- With temperatures on the rise this summer, a cautionary tale for four-legged friends has reemerged across the internet this week, ...

The One Thing a Vet Says Never to Do After a Dog Walk originally appeared on Parade Pets. Although none of my dogs are on the list of dog breeds most commonly struck with bloat (gastric torsion), any ...