Are German Shepherds prone to bloat? What age is it deadly and why?

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are GSD prone to Bloat (Gastric dilatation-volvulus) then how and why ? also at what age this problem can start also does this has any cure or it is life threatening? according to your experience have you ever seen this in any GSD ? usually it causes in what age and at what age mostly dog is prone to have this ? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 11 months and 29 days old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Yes, GSDs are prone to GDV (gastric dilatation volvus). This is because they are large breed, deep chested dogs, which research has shown have an increased risk for GDV. It has been reported in puppies, but risk increases with age. It is life threatening, and it requires immediate medical attention as the dog will die if not treated. That being said, because a GDV is so serious, there is still a risk of death even with being treated. The treatment is to decompress the stomach, and surgery to fix the stomach to the thoracic wall using the ribs to prevent it from happening again. As a preventative measure, you have have surgery done on Bruno to fix his stomach to his thoracic wall now, which would prevent GDV from happening. Yes, I have seen this in GSDs, and when it does occur, it is an emergency.

Are German Shepherds prone to bloat? What age is it deadly and why?

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