Gastric-dilatation-volvulus looks like a convoluted and complex name. This name however, gives a clear description of a serious, life-threatening problem that occurs in dogs. The condition affects the ...

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ohio — For 11 wonderful years I was luck to be Griffin's human. A protector, couch companion and all-around great dog. It wasn't old age that robbed him of more years in 2018, but a ...

University of Illinois veterinary students examine a Great Dane. University of Illinois veterinary students examine a Great Dane. Do you own a gentle giant … a Great Dane, Doberman pinscher, ...

When dogs keep stretching their necks and looking up, it could indicate various health issues or behavioral problems. This article will help you understand why your dog acts this way and what steps ...

Canine bloat, also known as gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV) is a medical emergency where the stomach fills up with gas and then rotates. Some twists are less severe, but sometimes, a dog can ...

The phone rings. It’s a call we get a dozen times a day. “My dog has diarrhea.” Or vomiting. Or, most often, both. It’s the bread and butter of small animal practice. So common, in fact, that it’s ...

There are few conditions that occur in dogs that are more painful and life-threatening than bloat or, more specifically, gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV). This imminently life-threatening ...

Gastric dilatation volvulus (GDV) is a condition that affects large dogs and is characterized by gas accumulation in the stomach leading to bloating and torsion of the stomach. Consequences are ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Andy Kistler MD, PharmD, is currently a first year Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellow at Thomas Jefferson ...

A volvulus is an abnormal twisting of part of the large or small intestine. It can stem from problems with the structure of the colon, constipation, and other health issues. It is a medical emergency ...