Gastric dilatation and volvulus | Dr. Howie Seim | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education V-Blog

Does your dog inhale their food like it’s a race? 🏃‍♂️💨 Eating too quickly isn’t just messy—it can lead to stomach upset, vomiting, and in severe cases, GDV (Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus, or bloat). ⚠️ GDV happens when the stomach fills with gas and twists. It’s a life-threatening emergency that mostly affects large, deep-chested breeds, but any dog can be at risk if they gulp their meals too fast. That’s why slowing down your pup’s eating is more than just polite table manners—it’s protect

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