what is gdv disease?
Overview of GDV or Bloat. Gastric dilatation and volvulus syndrome (GDV) , known as bloat, occurs in dogs when the stomach dilates and twists into an abnormal position, causing nonproductive retching, a bloated abdomen, and other symptoms. GDV is a serious, life-threatening condition that requires emergency treatment. Without prompt medical attention, dogs with bloat can die very quickly; about 30 percent of dogs that suffer bloat die from it.