Q: We recently welcomed a Labrador retriever puppy into our family. Our veterinarian recommends that during her spay surgery, the surgeon attach her stomach to her body wall to prevent it from ...

Gastric dilatation volvulus (GDV) is a condition that affects large dogs and is characterized by gas accumulation in the stomach leading to bloating and torsion of the stomach. Consequences are ...

Dog owners have been warned to be aware of a condition which can kill their pooches. Vets and pet writers say it's important to be aware of Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) which can affect the ...

If your dog is prone to a digestive disorder that surfaces suddenly and can kill quickly, there's good news: Veterinarians are increasingly recommending a preventative procedure for this ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: We recently welcomed a Labrador retriever puppy into our family.

Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), or bloat, is one of the leading causes of death in dogs, second only to cancer for some breeds, and the number one killer of Great Danes. Despite its prevalence, the ...

None of us like to think of our dogs no longer being around, they’re our little shadows and we just couldn’t be without them. But our dogs don’t live as long as us so it’s something we will likely ...

Q: We recently welcomed a Labrador retriever puppy into our family. Our veterinarian recommends that during her spay surgery, the surgeon attach her stomach to her body wall to prevent it from ...

Dog owners have been warned to be aware of a condition which can kill their pooches. Vets and pet writers say it's important to be aware of Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) which can affect the ...