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Gastric dilatation volvulus (GDV), also known as gastric dilation, twisted stomach, or gastric torsion, is a medical condition that affects dogs and rarely cats and guinea pigs, [1] in which the stomach becomes overstretched and rotated by excessive gas content.
Some animals will be asymptomatic or just have mild anorexia whilst others will have serious symptoms such as cardiac problems. Most symptoms are not directly caused by pancreatitis itself. [4] One study found the most common symptoms of pancreatitis in dogs to be: lethargy (88%), anorexia (86%), emesis (83%), and abdominal pain (59%). [16] [4]
Up to 80 percent of dogs infected will have symptoms, but the mortality rate is only 5 to 8 percent. [5] Infectious canine hepatitis is a sometimes fatal infectious disease of the liver. [6] Canine herpesvirus is an infectious disease that is a common cause of death in puppies less than three weeks old. [7]
Baby, it's getting cold outside, and your dog can feel it, too. Google searches for ‘winter clothes for dogs’ have increased +47% as pet parents everywhere try to find deals on coats on shoes ...
While sensitivity to cold can vary by factors like a dog's health, age, size, coat thickness, and more, the ASPCA warns no dog should be left outdoors amid below-freezing temperatures.
Many pet owners have found that their dogs have had severe reactions to the medication. The reactions have ranged from serious illness, the loss of a dog's ability to walk or stand, and even death.
Older dogs, similar to this 10-year-old Neapolitan Mastiff, often grow grey hairs on their muzzles, and some dogs grow grey hair all over. Not all dogs gain grey hair when aging. Aging in dogs varies from breed to breed, and affects the dog's health and physical ability. As with humans, advanced years often bring changes in a dog's ability to ...
If your dog is on the smaller side, it’s likely that they can’t handle something under 10 degrees Fahrenheit. When a dog gets too cold, it can end up showing signs of hypothermia. If left ...