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My dog had bloat (GDV). Is it serious? What should I do next?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Male | unneutered

Hello and thanks for your great help. I send you a photo and I want to know about the problem . Is it ok ? Is it serious? For I need to fo something especial?

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Answered By Anna M., DVM

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Published on April 28th, 2020

I'm seeing a radiology (x-ray) report that states that Sharon initially had a GDV (Gastric dilatation & Volvulus, also commonly referred to as "bloat"), but repeat x-rays were taken 5 minutes later and again 18 hours later, and those x-rays looked ok. GDV is a condition where the stomach first becomes distended, then twists or flips on its axis. The distention causes discomfort, but the twist/flip of the stomach is what makes this condition a true life-threatening emergency, as it prevents flow of food & gas in and out of the stomach, and cuts off the blood supply to the tissue in the area, as well as through major vessels of the body. Without knowing more about the situation, I'm not sure if the vet decompressed the stomach and helped correct the GDV, or if it spontaneously corrected (which can occasionally happen). If surgery was not performed to tack Sharon's stomach to the side of the body wall to prevent future stomach flipping, then Sharon remains at risk for this to potentially occur again. Here's some further information on this condition. If you'd like to discuss Sharon's specific case in more detail, feel free to request a consultation. https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/bloating-in-dogs/

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