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Addisons Disease
Allergies Anesthesia Cancer Digestive
Disorders Elbow
Dysplasia Eye
Problems Heart
Disease Hernia Hip
Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Kidney/Liver Laryngeal
Paralysis Missing
Teeth Osteochondrosis
Dissecans (OCD) Panosteitis Perianal
Fistulas Polyneuropathy Reproduction Temperament
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Bloat
Gastric Torsion and Volvulus
| What
is it? | It
is a filling of the stomach with gas, which may cause the stomach to rotate, taking
the spleen with it. This is an emergency condition that requires immediate veterinary
attention. Even though the Leonberger has a build (large and deep-chested) similar
to breeds that are very prone to this, we don't lose very many dogs to bloat. |
| Symptoms: | Dogs
with bloat are usually uncomfortable, panting, drooling, retching, and they may
also have a firm, distended stomach. | | Diagnosis: | X-rays
are usually taken to confirm the diagnosis | | Treatment: | Management
consists of passing a stomach tube to release air and fluid from the stomach.
If the tube cannot be passed or X-rays reveal rotation of the stomach, then emergency
surgery must be performed. | |
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