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 ...

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 ...