what causes canine bloat
When bloat occurs, the dogâs stomach fills with air, fluid and food. The enlarged stomach puts pressure on other organs and can cause difficulty breathing, and eventually may decrease blood supply to a dogâs vital organs.
Depending on your dogâs condition, a veterinarian may take a radiograph of the abdomen to assess the stomachâs position. Because bloat can quickly cause life-threatening shock, metabolic and cardiac abnormalities, many things may be done very quickly to stabilize your dog.