Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Inherited and predisposing factors in the development of gastric dilatation volvulus in dogs.
- Journal:
- Topics in companion animal medicine
- Year:
- 2014
- Authors:
- Bell, Jerold S
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
This review article summarizes what is known as well as what is undetermined concerning the inherited and environmental pathogenesis of gastric dilatation volvulus in dogs. The disorder primarily affects large and giant, deep-chested breeds. A concise description of a typical dog affected with gastric dilatation volvulus is presented.
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