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🐾 Dog Safety Tip: Let’s Talk About Bloat (Stomach Torsion/GDV)
One dog health topic I wish more people knew about is bloat, also known as gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV).
After more than 22 years of training dogs, I’ve heard far too many stories from families who simply didn’t know this was something to be aware of. The goal isn’t to scare anyone—it’s simply to share a few easy habits that may help reduce the risk.
Here are a few things we do with all of our dogs:
🐶 After meals, we let our dogs rest for at least one hour. No running, swimming, fetch, rough play, or vigorous exercise right after eating.
🐶 Feed in a calm environment. Our dogs either eat and then relax in their crate, or they eat and rest on their designated “place” while they digest their meal.
🐶 If your dog has just finished exercising and is panting heavily, let them cool down before feeding a meal.
🚨 Know the signs. If your dog has a swollen or tight-looking abdomen, tries to vomit but nothing comes up, is drooling excessively, pacing, or suddenly seems very uncomfortable, seek emergency veterinary care IMMEDIATELY. Bloat is a true emergency, and early treatment is critical.
Prevention is always easier than dealing with an emergency, and hopefully this is one dog safety tip you’ll never have to use—but it’s one that’s worth knowing.
💙 Question for you: Is resting after meals already part of your dog’s routine, or is this a new dog safety tip for you? Let us know in the comments! 👇
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🐾 Dog Safety Tip: Let’s Talk About Bloat (Stomach Torsion/GDV)
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