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Bloat

What is bloat? What are the symptoms? Know the guidelines to help prevent bloat/gastric torsion.

Bloat & Stomach Torsion star[offsite link]
What is bloat... What are the symptoms... Guidelines to help prevent bloat/gastric torsion.

Bloat (Gastric Dilatation & Volvulus) star[offsite link]
If your dog’s abdomen is distended and/or you notice nausea, vomiting, attempts to vomit, sudden weakness, or collapse, contact your vet immediately. Bloat is a life-threatening condition. It´s caused by a number of things - most often when a dog swallows excess air, the stomach can rotate on itself and pinch off it´s blood supply. Read more bloat, breeds at high risk, symptoms, and prevention.

Bloat - an acupressure point that can be utilized to combat bloat. star[offsite link]
Massaging this acupressure point can stimulate gastrointestinal motility and possibly combat bloat, a dreaded deadly gastric condition. This is definitely not recommended instead of veterinary treatment, but if the prodedure is begun early or on the way to emergency veterinary treatment, perhaps it could can save your dog’s life!

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