Gastropexy
http://www.vet.purdue.edu/epi/pups.htm for study results of dogs at risk, a study of 1,920 dogs. Finding on use of gastropexy for dog owners:
In a study of 1,920 dogs at risk the following recommendations can be made regarding prophylaxis for bloat:
1 – with prophylactic gastropexy; after an episode of bloat, gastropexy decreased GDV recurrence by 95%. We would consider it to be just as effective as a preventive measure on dogs at risk for GDV (ie; all deep- chested dogs, dogs with first degree relatives with GDV) You may have to go to a veterinary surgeon to perform the surgery as many vets do not do much more than spay/neuter. Also these dogs should be sterilized to prevent passing on bloat risk to their progeny.
2 -Add Simethicone to each feeding (adult human dose)<
