What are early signs of bloat in dogs?

Early signs include restlessness, unproductive retching, a distended abdomen, drooling, and signs of pain.

What should I do if I think my dog has bloat?

Seek emergency veterinary care immediately. GDV is a true surgical emergency.

Bloat, also called GDV, is a life-threatening condition in which the stomach fills with gas and twists.

Bloat can progress very rapidly, and dogs may deteriorate within hours.

Bloat (GDV) is a life-threatening condition where the stomach fills with gas and twists, cutting off blood supply.

Rapidly. Dogs can deteriorate within hours.

Conditions like GDV progress rapidly. For other time-sensitive emergencies, see our Emergency Pet Care Guide.

This is a true emergency. Go to an emergency veterinary hospital immediately.

Yes—but it requires emergency surgery. Survival depends on rapid intervention.

We are equipped for emergency GDV surgery at all times.