Gastric Dilation and Volvulus: To Bloat and Twist the Stomach or Not

Gastric Dilation and Volvulus: To Bloat and Twist the Stomach or Not

Introduction When Emily noticed that her usually energetic dog, Baxter, seemed lethargic and bloated, she couldn’t help but worry about what might be wrong. After a frantic search on the internet, she stumbled upon the term “bloat” and realized that it could be a life-threatening condition. Gastric Dilation and Volvulus (GDV), commonly known as bloat,…