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Prophylactic Gastropexy – Preventing GDV

Posted on February 26, 2020 Posted inAnimal Surgery, Best Practices, Clinic, Dog HealthTags:Armidale Vet Clinic, Best practice vet care, Dog Surgery, GDV, preparing your pet for surgery

What is Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (GDV)? Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (often called “GDV” or “bloat”) is a life-threatening condition in which the stomach fills with air (dilatation) and twists upon itself (volvulus). How does it occur? Production of gas is a normal part of the digestive process. Bloat occurs when something prevents the normal…