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(1) distended abdomen
(2) rigid (hard) abdomen
(3) painful when touched in the abdomen
(4) vomiting foamy or liquid material
(5) unproductive attempts at vomiting or
retching
(6) arched back
(7) praying position (down in front,
rear standing)
(8) laying down on belly - crouched
position
(9) curling up in a ball
(10) laying or sitting in an unusual
location
(11) seeking a hiding place
(12) looking at their side
(13) frequent swallowing (aerophobia)
(14) hyper salivation (drooling heavily)
(15) drinking excessively
(16) lack of appetite
(17) quiet, any abnormal behavior
(18) lethargy, weakness
(19) panting, breathing rapidly or
heavily
(20) red gums, or white gums (not normal
pink color)
You know your own dog the best and you
know when things aren't quite
right.
If you notice any of these signs in your
dog, call your vet or take him to
an emergency clinic as soon as possible.
Not all dogs show the classic
signs of bloat or GDV, some may be very
subtle or be at a pre-bloat stage.
Keep a copy of this list, your vets
phone number, an emergency clinic
phone number, and you pet's medical
history in a convenient place in case of
an emergency. Bloat and GDV occur very
quickly, and a dog can be in shock
within minutes.
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