It’s called gastric torsion and it’s a medical condition in dogs that when left untreated can be fatal. Today we will help all of the owners to learn about this disease, understand how to avoid it and what to do if your dog suffers from it. In fact, it is necessary to pay particular attention to this little-known but very dangerous disease for dogs.
The twisting of the stomach
Torsion of the stomach in dogs is a medical condition that mostly affects large and medium breed dogs. Other predisposing conditions towards the problem are the age and excessive weight of the animal.
This condition originates from an initial dilation of the dog’s stomach following a meal and from the subsequent twisting of the internal organ on itself.
The torsion of the stomach thus blocks the functionality of the organ and can cause serious internal damage, resulting in the death of the animal. Furthermore, this condition strikes so quickly that it is important to pay attention to the signals sent by our friend before it is too late.
How to intervene
The first step to avoid this condition in ours friend on all fours is to prevent risky situations. Therefore, avoid diets with excessive carbohydrate content, such as bread or legumes.
These foods tend, in fact, to create gases that dilate the dog’s stomach, a primary condition for the torsion to occur. Secondly, it is important not to give to one’s own friend to eat neither immediately before nor after physical activity.
In any case, it is important to pay attention to the signals that our dog sends, especially immediately after eating. The same include severe restlessness, moaning and attempts to reject food which end in nothing.
In the advanced stages, excessive expansion of the animal’s abdomen may be noted. If you notice these signs it is important to get your friend to the vet as soon as possible.
The life of our friend could therefore be seriously in danger. Having said that, we understand why to pay attention to this little-known but very dangerous disease for dogs.
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