How to tell if my dog ​​has stomach torsion

All dogs are susceptible to gastric dilation or torsion, however, it is the owners of pets of large breeds that most fear this very serious disease, which can end the life of our partner. Therefore, in .com we explain how to know if your dog has stomach twist .

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All dogs can be victims of the fearsome and fateful torsion of the stomach, a gastric dilation that could end the life of our pet. However, this terrible disease affects dogs of large and giant breeds to a much greater extent. The reason is very simple, to have the rib cage and the largest abdominal cavity, the stomach has more room to balance, to the point of being able to turn around.

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In case the gastric dilatation syndrome makes its appearance, immediate action is vital, with the assistance of the veterinarian as soon as possible. A few minutes can save our dog's life, literally. However, it is best to know what causes the torsion of the stomach and how we can detect some symptoms that allow us to act and help our pet.

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Gastric dilation is actually an inflammation or excessive filling of the stomach of the animal, either by gases, food, water, etc. The truth is that the dog has, like humans, natural mechanisms (flatulence, belching, vomiting) to deal with this ailment. However, in some cases these mechanisms do not work and that will be, precisely, the first data that will alert us to the possibility that our dog is suffering from the effects of a stomach torsion.

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Our dog does not burp, does not eliminate gas, makes efforts to vomit but nothing comes out. His belly appears abnormally swollen and shows pain at the slightest contact. In addition, the ligaments that hold the stomach in dogs are usually not very strong and as the size of the gastric pouch increases, it begins to swing and, in a moment, can turn on itself .

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The first detectable symptoms are related to the activity of the animal. We will see that he gets up and goes to bed constantly, changing a lot of position (due to discomfort). We will notice that his state of anxiety is increasing and he is panting a lot, without seeming to have any reason for it.

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From there we will notice how the right side of the animal begins to ignite and even the slightest touch produces a pain that even causes the dog to arch its back. Our pet will begin to wheeze, because it will feel very difficult to breathe, and will increase your cardiorespiratory rhythm.

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At this point, the animal's condition is so severe that it will lie down and will not be able to get up. A fatal outcome can occur in a very short time, between a quarter of an hour and thirty minutes, so the surgical intervention by the veterinarian, as quickly as possible, is the only thing that can save the life of our sick dog .