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Bloat
(gastric dilation) occurs when fluid or ingesta accumulate in the stomach and are unable to escape due to a mechanical or functional obstruction of the gastroesophageal and pyloric openings. Bloat may occur with or without twisting (volvulus) of the stomach. When bloat is accompanied by twisting, it is a life threatening emergency--see first-aid section below.
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At
the Samoyed Club of America 2001 National in Denver Colorado, Dr. Jane
Biggerstaff, DVM, gave a very informative lecture on bloat.
Pam Landers wrote a synopsis of this lecture that was published in the
Winter 2001-2002 Samoyed Quarterly and you can read that article
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Signs and Symptoms
- non-productive vomiting
- dry heaves
- restlessness, inability to find a comfortable position,
pacing
- increased salivation -
drooling
- progressive distension of the abdomen
- tender stomach which is round and taut
- whining, panting
- weakness
- depression
- elevated heart rate
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Bloat research
program at Purdue University
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Reference:
- Tilley, LP, Smith, FWK, The 5 Minute Veterinary Consult, Canine and Feline. 1997, Williams & Wilkins.
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