Health Center ~Bloat:
Like their German Shepherd ancestors, Shilohs may experience problems with bloat, a condition where the stomach becomes over-stretched by gas the dog is unable to release. This condition is serious and should be treated immediately by a veterinarian.
- VIDEO {http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2011/01/25/gastric-dilatation-volvulus-or-twisted-stomach-in-pet-dogs.aspx}
- Articles on Bloat, including Quick Reference Guide for GDV Bloat {www.jersey.net/~mountaindog/berner1/bloat.htm}
- Bloat in Dogs {www.globalspan.net/bloat.htm}
- A Close Encounter With A Killer, by Chris Benton {www.shilohs.issdc.com/ISSDC/ISSDCPageHealthGenetics_Tanner.htm}
- Bloat Happens - a Victory Story About Bloat Recovery by Fine Tuned Canines {http://www.fine-tunedcanines.com/articles/2009/11/14/bloat-happensa-victory-story-about-bloat-recovery.html}
video - Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat in Dogs
video - Akita in Active Bloat
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