| Just the words torsion or bloat will bring great fear | | | | before or after eating, feeding only once a day, |
| to any dog owner, particularly those with large | | | | nervousness and stress. |
| chested dogs who seem to be especially vulnerable. | | | | Some of the symptoms may be non-productive |
| Though bloat is most common in dogs over a year | | | | vomiting producing just foam, panting, restlessness, |
| old younger dogs can be affected also. There | | | | gums may be pale. The stomach will enlarge and feel |
| isnât any one known cause for bloat but | | | | tight, sounding like a drum. This is caused by gasses |
| some of the things that may contribute to the | | | | building up. The dog may seem unable to find a |
| problem include, eating to quickly, gulping down the | | | | comfortable position even on his favorite bed, and |
| food or water, too much rigorous exercise right | | | | may pace, dig or seem anxious. |