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BLOAT

Many animals are subject to bloat and the dog is no exception. Bloat may be defined as excessive gas in the stomach. It is usually more common in the very large dogs. Great Danes seem to be the most frequent victims of bloat.

Bloat appears very quickly and usually in the warm season. Right after eating a large amount of dry dog food, followed by plenty of water, aided and abetted by vigorous exercise, the first symptoms of bloat appear. They are excessive energy, excitement, swelling of the stomach, shallow breathing and ultimately shock.

Bloat can be fatal. Immediate veterinary attention is necessary. If you have a very large breed of dog, avoid feeding him large quantities of dry dog food. The dry-feeding or cafeteria system is not for him.