My dog's stomach twisted. What are bloat symptoms and causes?

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My dog had passed a year ago from a disease we think it might have been disautonomia since his symptoms were diarrhea, vomiting, lethargic, and weigh loss but his stomach had been all twisted when we too him to the vet. Still not 100% sure what the cause of his sickness was. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 100 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

I am sorry for the loss of Patch. Unfortunately, the symptoms listed have many causes. The standout symptom is the "twisted stomach". If this was the case, Patch may have had Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV), more commonly known as "Bloat". This is a life threatening condition requiring rapid and aggressive treatment. The cause of the condition is not fully understood, but large, deep chested dogs are at higher risk of developing bloat. You can read more about the condition at the link below. https://www.acvs.org/small-animal/gastric-dilatation-volvulus

My dog's stomach twisted. What are bloat symptoms and causes?

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