When dogs develop gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV), pet parents often feel a bit overwhelmed and in the dark. Perhaps you’ve never even heard of GDV before, and suddenly you’re learning that your ...

Gastric-dilatation-volvulus looks like a convoluted and complex name. This name however, gives a clear description of a serious, life-threatening problem that occurs in dogs. The condition affects the ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: We recently welcomed a Labrador retriever puppy into our family.

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 ...

Last week we started the conversation around “Is this an emergency?” by covering bloat (GDV) in dogs. This week, we’re ...

A vet has warned dog owners never to 'wait it out' if they notice certain signs and symptoms in their pet - as they could be fatal. Talking about a deadly condition that many people don't know much ...

A vet has issued a serious warning to dog owners, urging them not to 'wait it out' if they spot particular symptoms in their pet, as the consequences could prove fatal. Jade, a qualified veterinary ...