Potentially, a life threatening condition if the urethra becomes so blocked that the dog can no longer urinate.
Many veterinarians believe that genetics is the most important factor.
And How To Treat Them. Gas accumulates in the stomach to the point where it becomes obvious on external examination. The real danger is that the internal pressure cuts off the blood supply to the stomach and other internal organs causing tissue to die and the dog to go into shock. Can be inherited. All rights reserved.