Great Dane surgery can be expensive and scary. Many people are concerned about the risks of anesthesia for their Great Dane, and understandably so! A quick glance around any of the Great Dane social groups on Facebook and it’s easy to spot yet another devastating story of a Great Dane that didn’t survive a routine …
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Bloat in Great Danes is deadly. It’s painful, dangerous, and as many as 1-in-4 Great Danes are likely to experience it in their lifetime. For decades now, people have cited that resting after meals would prevent bloat from happening. The occurrence of bloat in large and giant breed dogs has increased dramatically in the last …
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Did you know that your Great Dane may be missing out on important nutrition that could reduce their risk of experiencing bloat? There are two things your Great Dane needs in their diet. Bloat is the #1 killer of Great Danes. It can happen suddenly when you least expect it. Bloat in giant breed dogs …
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A dog stomach flip may sound like a harmless thing, when in reality it is actually deadly and an extreme emergency. Commonly referred to as bloat, this condition occurs when the stomach fills with gas, twists on itself and traps the gas inside. If not treated immediately, bloat can cause shock, organ damage and even …
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Gastropexy surgery is a procedure that tacks the dog’s stomach to the abdomen body wall. The gastropexy is a preventative procedure that veterinary surgeons perform on deep chested dogs affected with bloat and torsion risk. VISIT OUR BLOAT RESOURCE PAGE I am a lover of giant breed dogs. Any other lovers out there know that …
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Bloat in Great Danes is a scary and unfortunately common and life-threatening emergency. Gastropexy (also known as ‘stomach tacking’) is a surgical procedure that may help lower the risk of death associated with bloat. What are the stomach tacking pros and cons? Today we are sharing our thoughts on gastropexy so you can make an …
