A Great Dane owners worst nightmare.
If you suspect your Great Dane is suffering from Bloat or Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV), it is important that you seek emergency veterinary care IMMEDIATELY as this condition can become deadly in 30-minutes to two hours after symptoms appear.
Bloat can be life-threatening and sometimes has no apparent cause.
Here are 20 signs that your dog may be suffering from GDV:
- vomiting foamy or liquid material
- unproductive attempts at vomiting or retching
- arched back
- distended abdomen
- rigid (hard) abdomen
- signs of pain when abdomen is touched (wincing or yelping)
- praying position (head to the ground, rear end up in the air)
- laying down in a crouched position
- curling up in a ball
- lying or sitting in unusual locations
- seeking a hiding place
- looking or biting at their sides
- aerophagia (frequent swallowing)
- hypersalivation (excessive drooling)
- drinking excessively
- lack of appetite
- quiet or any abnormal behaviors
- lethargy, weakness
- panting (rapid or heavy breathing)
- red or white gums (abnormal from pink color)
If you are looking for more information regarding this potentially life-threatening condition, you can read my blog post “Bloat: What Is It & How to Prevent it”
