Stomach torsion of dogs is generally caused by intense exercise after the dog is full, but not all dogs are prone to stomach torsion. Generally speaking, large dogs and dogs with narrow chests are prone to stomach torsion, and there are particularly many cases of stomach torsion in German shepherds. Below, let’s introduce the symptoms and prevention methods for pet friends who need to know about dog stomach torsion:
[Inducing Factors]
Gastric torsion is also related to dog food. Compared with dogs who eat wet food, eating dog food seems to be more likely to induce stomach torsion. Because some dogs eat urgently when eating dog food and do not chew enough, dog food can easily form a ball in the dog's stomach, making the stomach form a full whole, and it is easy to turn the whole thing when the dog is exercising. There are also gender factors in gastric torsion, and male dogs have a higher chance of gastric torsion than those in bitches.
【Symptoms of gastric torsion】
Dogs with stomach torsion will have sudden abdominal pain and rapid abdominal distension. They will stand or lie down, and the percussion will be drum-like. Abdominal palpation can touch the globular sac (stomach). The respiratory difficulty is high, the sick dog vomits, and the pulse is very violent, which even causes death.
【How to prevent】
Although stomach torsion can kill dogs, it is not unpreventable. As long as you act according to the following methods, you can effectively avoid the occurrence of stomach twisting of the dog:
1. Feed the dog regularly and regularly, and do not let the dog eat too much: some owners feed the dog as they please every day, and the amount of dog food will be more and less frequently. In fact, this method is very unscientific. For dogs, it is best to eat a fixed amount of dog food at a fixed time every day.
2. After the dog eats, it must be allowed to rest for at least 30 minutes: Some owners think that the dog will excrete immediately after the meal. In order to prevent the dog from excreting at home, they are eager to take the dog downstairs after the meal. After the dog goes downstairs, it is easy for the stomach twist to occur at this time.
3. Do not give the dog a lot of water immediately after eating: giving the dog a lot of water after eating will cause the food to clump the dog's stomach. The more scientific method is to give the dog water 15-20 minutes after eating.
4. Do not give them too much food before taking their dogs to the car: Some owners are worried that their dogs will be hungry before taking their dogs to the car, so they feed their dogs very full before going out, but they don’t know that dogs who eat too much food can easily cause stomach twist after bumping in the car.