10/08/2026
68kg Great Dane Zues, spent some time with us recently, after an emergency Sunday surgery for GDV. Large chested breeds such as the Great Dane are at risk of the life threatening condition, when the dog’s stomach fills with gas, food, or fluid and then twists on its axis.
In its early stage, the stomach fills with gas, causing a simple gastric dilatation or “bloat”. A GDV occurs when the bloat progresses into a volvulus, in which the gas-filled stomach twists upon itself blocking both the entrance and exit of the stomach. This is a life-threatening emergency that requires surgery to correct.
Careful attention to diet, feeding and exercise regimens may help prevent gastric dilatation (bloat).
Zeus recovered well in hospital, with lots of care and attention from our team. We were all so pleased to see him for a re-check as he bounded through the front door last week 💙