Target
Large breed- had a spleen removed, large or giant breed dogs, and stress may result in an increased incidence of this condition
have a deep chest
single large meal once
consequences
- prevention of adequate blood return to the heart from the abdomen
- loss of blood flow to the lining of the stomach
- rupture of the stomach wall
- pressure on the diaphragm preventing the lungs from adequately expanding leading to decreased ability to maintain normal breathing
The entire body suffers from the poor ventilation leading to death of cells in many tissues.
-decrease blood supply of stomach
-dilate stomach cause rotate of abdomen- VOLVOLUS
--block blood supply of spleen and stomach - SHOCK
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CS-assc with abdominal pain
- distending abdomen
- retching without producing anything
- drooling
- standing and retching
Diagnosis
PE-elevated heart and respiratory rates, have poor pulse quality, and have poor capillary refill times.
abdominal x-rays are used to confirm a diagnosis
electrocardiogram (ECG) is used to evaluate the presence of cardiac arrhythmias
Treatment
Stabilization of your dog is paramount and often begins with intravenous fluids and oxygen therapy.
- Gastric decompression often follows, which includes the passing of a tube down the esophagus into to stomach to release the air and fluid accumulation and can be frequently followed with lavage (flushing of water) into and out of the stomach to remove remaining food particles.
-needle or catheter may be placed into the stomach from outside the body to release air and aid in the passing of the tube.
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