Signs of Bloat in Dogs

Canine bloat is also referred to as Gastric Dilation-Volvulus. This is a common illness in dogs that is almost always fatal due to the severity of the illness and the complexity of the treatment. Bloat can affect dogs of all ages, breeds, sizes, male or female. Bloat occurs when an irregular amount of gas, food or fluid builds up in the stomach causing it to expand. Contributing factors and causes include stress, anxiety, eating too quickly or eating too soon after activity. Typical signs of bloat may include unsuccessful attempts to vomit, abnormal behavior, anxiety, restlessness, hunched up appearance (as if in stomach pain), no normal digestive sounds in the stomach, bloated or tight abdomen, whining, pacing, foaming at the mouth, drooling, unsuccessful attempts to defecate or poop, heavy breathing, excessive drinking, weakness, and even collapse. To learn more, give your pet clinic Sarasota, FL a call.