Pet Owner's World 2008 - (Page 21) Bloat Dogs weighing more than 99 pounds have an approximate 20 percent risk of bloat. In a study done by the Perdue University Research Group, headed by Dr. Lawrence T. Glickman, the Great Dane was the number one breed at risk for bloat. In 1993, a statistical study involving 134 dogs with gastric dilatation and volvulus was conducted by the School of Veterinary Medicine in Hanover, Germany. In this study 66.4 percent of the bloated dogs were male and 33.6 percent were female. Most dogs that bloat are between ages 7 and 12 years old. When combined with the complications of GDV, bloat is a leading cause of death of dogs, second only to cancer. While the exact cause of bloat is still unknown, some evidence suggests a familial association. A risk factor associated with death following surgery for bloat is when the dog had exhibited clinical signs of bloating for greater than six hours before seeing a veterinarian. Information provided by The Veterinary Information Network. Facts About Does your sister Sally in Seattle need a sitter for her setter? Can Uncle Pete in Poughkeepsie use some pet care for his poodles? Tell them to go to www.petsit.com to locate a PSI member nearby. LOCATE A PET SITTER www.petsit.com 2008 • Pet Owner’s WORLD 21 http://www.petsit.com http://www.petsit.com/locate/ http://www.petsit.com
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