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Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV) in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments

By Phillip Mlynar

Gastric dilatation-volvulus in dogs happens when too much gas and food in the stomach causes it to swell and twist. The condition can be life-threatening. The condition is often referred to as GDV. Note that the condition is also slightly different from bloat in dogs. Larger dog…

Phillip Mlynar
Phillip Mlynar

Phillip Mlynar spends his days writing about pets, music, and craft beer (and sometimes the overlap between them). He's won numerous awards at the annual Cat Writers' Association Communication Contest, some of which are proudly on display at his local dive bar.

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