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.

MISSOULA, Mont. — Hi, Dr. Smith here. Did you know that bloating in dogs can be deadly? Known as Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus, or GDV, dog bloat is a life-threatening surgical emergency. GDV occurs ...

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 ...

Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus, or GDV, often referred to as bloat, is a serious danger and is of the number two cause of death (after cancer) for several large and giant breed dogs with deep chests like ...

A team of Michigan State University veterinary medicine scientists will try to figure out what's causing canine bloat, one of the biggest – and most mysterious – killers of dogs. Lead researcher Laura ...