How do I stop my Great Dane from bloating?

What is Bloat?

Don’t use an elevated food bowl.
Don’t exercise for at least an hour before or after eating.
Slow down your dog’s eating.
Serve your dog multiple meals during the day in smaller portions.
Keep a simethicone product like Gas -x, Phazyme or Mylanta Gas in the house to initiate burping immediately.

At what age can a Great Dane get bloat?

Bloat commonly occurs in dogs between the ages of 7 and 12 years.

What causes bloat in a Great Dane?

Factors that increase a dog’s risk of both bloat and GDV include: Being deep chested. Exercising after eating. Being a large or giant breed dog2 (Great Danes are the number 1 most affected breed)

Why does my Great Dane keep bloating up?

Take a look at this article to understand some of the reasons why your dog may not be eating. Bloat is the number one fatal health condition affecting Great Danes. Certain studies indicate that their lifetime risk of bloat is as high as 42.4%!

How can I tell if my Great Danes stomach is full of gas?

Look for swelling. Your dog’s stomach may be swollen if it makes a tympanic, drum-like sound when you flick it. This means the stomach is full of gas. While swelling is the most obvious symptom of bloat, it can be difficult to spot in Great Danes because of their large size.

Do you need to take your Great Dane to the vet?

Unfortunately, bloat is more common amongst large deep-chested dog breeds, including Great Danes. If this happens, you should take your Great Dane to a vet right away as this condition requires veterinary care in every case. There is no successful at-home treatment for bloat.

How much does it cost to fix a great dane’s stomach?

This approach is less invasive meaning that it can often heal faster, however, it is a little bit more expensive. This type of procedure can cost $1,000 or more. However, if your regular vet does it at the time of a spay or other abdominal surgery, it may only cost an additional $200 to $500.

What should I do if my Great Dane has gas?

Take your dog to the vet immediately. Depending on how soon you catch the onset of bloat will determine the vet’s course of treatment. If the stomach is not twisted, your vet may place a small tube down the dog’s throat (while they are sedated) to help gas be removed from the stomach.

What kind of health problems does a great dane have?

The most common killer for Great Danes is Gastric Torsion, also known as canine bloat. When humans overeat or eat too fast, we may become bloated and gassy. Fortunately, we can recover quickly from this with minimal discomfort. Dogs are not as lucky and canine bloat can become life threatening quickly.