GI diseases

Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders involve the dog’s digestive tract, often resulting in pain, dehydration, vomiting and diarrhea, electrolyte imbalances, weight loss, and malnutrition.

Gastro-dilatation and volvulus (GDV) is a life-threatening emergency in dogs. In GDV, the stomach is distended with food and gas like a balloon (dilatation) and twists on itself (volvulus) to cause an obstruction and impairment of blood flow. This situation can quickly lead to shock and, if not treated quickly, death.

In Bloat, the stomach also becomes swollen, but unlike GDV, it does not twist on itself. Bloat can usually be treated medically, whereas surgery is almost always required in GDV.

Both conditions are associated with signs of discomfort and abdominal pain, including restlessness, decreased activity, decreased appetite, and drooling. Sometimes, but not always, a swollen, bloated abdomen can be recognized. This is an emergency condition, especially in breeds that are prone to GDV.

Breeds

Any breed can be affected, but GDV is more common in German Shepherds, Great Danes, Saint Bernards, Weimaraners, Standard Poodles, Irish Setters, Gordon Setters, and Basset Hounds. Other dogs with deep chest conformation are also at risk.

How can PetPace help?

The PetPace system may help in the timely detection of general illness and discomfort:

Decreased activity score
Increased pulse rate
Decreased HRV
Changes in posture routine
Increased respiratory rate
Decreased Pain score (at the end of the day)
Decreased Wellness score (at the end of the day)
Deviations from the Health Profile (at the end of the day)

GI diseases

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