GDV (bloat) in dogs
A life-threatening emergency where the stomach fills with gas and twists, cutting off blood flow. Signs include a swollen belly, unproductive retching and distress. Without rapid surgery it is often fatal, especially in large, deep-chested breeds.
Breeds commonly associated with GDV (bloat) (29)
67
Airedale Terrier12.0 yr · large
47
Anatolian Shepherd10.1 yr · giant
70
Basset Hound12.5 yr · medium
44
Bernese Mountain Dog10.1 yr · giant
40
Bloodhound9.3 yr · giant
64
Borzoi12.0 yr · large
59
Bouvier des Flandres11.3 yr · large
73
Briard12.6 yr · large
38
Bullmastiff10.2 yr · giant
29
Cane Corso8.1 yr · giant
30
Caucasian Shepherd Dog5.4 yr ·
46
Dogue de Bordeaux11.1 yr · giant
59
German Shepherd Dog11.3 yr · large
80
German Shorthaired Pointer13.4 yr · large
67
Giant Schnauzer12.1 yr · large
70
Gordon Setter12.4 yr · large
47
Great Dane10.6 yr · giant
53
Great Pyrenees10.9 yr · giant
61
Greyhound11.5 yr · large
74
Irish Setter12.9 yr · large
41
Irish Wolfhound9.9 yr · giant
45
Leonberger10.0 yr · giant
37
Mastiff9.0 yr · giant
31
Neapolitan Mastiff9.3 yr · giant
27
Presa Canario7.7 yr ·
48
Scottish Deerhound10.5 yr · giant
65
Spinone Italiano11.9 yr · large
38
St Bernard9.3 yr · giant
75
Weimaraner12.8 yr · large
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Note. Breed associations are compiled from RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA and are indicative, not a diagnosis or veterinary advice. Browse all conditions or the breed directory.