GDV risk

Incidence and Breed Related Risk Factors for Gastric Dilation-Volvulus in Dogs
5-year prospective study by Larry Glickman, VMD, Ph.D., Purdue UniversityParticipating breed clubs Akita, Bloodhound, Collie, Great Dane, . . . → Read More: GDV risk

Prophylactic Gastropexy

http://www.vet.purdue.edu/epi/pups.htm

“I believe if the risk of GDV developing in a dog’s lifetime is high, then it is appropriate for owners and veterinarians to consider performing a prophylactic gastropexy (a . . . → Read More: Prophylactic Gastropexy

Parvo puppy diarrhea treatment

Canine IGY Plus Gel

A direct fed microbial gel for Dogs and Puppies containing a source of live, naturally occurring microorganisms, pasteurized dried egg product, vitamins and antioxidants

For support of digestive sytem disturbances

PRN Canine IgY Plus Gel is a highly palatable flavored gel intended for use in both dogs and puppies. Manufactured with dried egg product and direct fed microbials, antioxidants and vitamins, Canine IgY Plus supports treatment for digestive system disturbances of known or unknown origin with the highest viral antibody titers in the industry. Developed from cutting-edge technology, Canine IgY Plus also can help puppies bridge over the “blank period” between natural local immunity and vaccination.
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Rottweiler bloat risk

Incidence and Breed Related Risk Factors for Gastric Dilation-Volvulus in Dogs
5-year prospective study by Larry Glickman, VMD, Ph.D., Purdue University
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Med-surgical treatment for bloat

Bloat is a life-threatening, acute emergency prepare a bloat kit (google search for bloat kit to choose one), print out this article to keep in a safe place and in your car, to take to the ER vet. Know the symptoms of bloat.

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Irritable bowel disease

IBD has been defined clinically as a spectrum of gastrointestinal disorders associated with chronic inflammation of the stomach, intestine and/or colon of unknown pathogenesis and etiology. Continue reading Irritable bowel disease

Breed related risks for bloat

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Incidence and Breed Related Risk Factors for Gastric Dilation-Volvulus in Dogs
5-year prospective study by Larry Glickman, VMD, Ph.D., Purdue University

Participating breed clubs Akita, Bloodhound, Collie, Great Dane, Irish Setter, Irish Wolfhound, Newfoundland, Rottweiler, Saint Bernard, Standard Poodle, Weimaraner and the AKC/CHF.
Method

Investigator measured dogs at dog shows and the owners completed a detailed questionnaire concerning the dogs medical history, genetic background, husbandry and eating practices, personality and diet.

Five years later, the investigator called and conducted a follow-up on each the dog.
The incidence of bloat (GDV) was calculated for each breed.
Risk factors were compared to dog measurements and questionnaire responses to determine any correlation.   Results: Continue reading Breed related risks for bloat