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22Mar202113Apr2021

CHF Webinar on GDV

Miranda Levin Research Bloat, gastric dilatation volvulus, GDV, torsion
CHF Webinar on GDV

Photo by Verena von Eichborn

The SDCA has supported the Canine Health Foundation’s Bloat Initiative for years. On March 24, a webinar covered much of what they have learned. If you missed it, Health & Genetics Committee member Mary Ann Rose, MD, wrote a summary of it below. If you want to listen to it yourself, the webinars are archived here.

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22Feb201607Mar2021

Selected Journal Articles on Bloat/GDV

inthering2013 Interesting Links, Research Bloat, gastric dilatation volvulus, gastric torsion, GDV, torsion
Photo of Deerhound puppy by Sikisaki

Below are 11 selected journal article abstracts on bloat/GDV, gleaned from the last few years of published articles, that might be of interest. Many, many thanks to Corinne Dulberg for compiling this.

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03Oct201312Apr2021

Bloat/Torsion Signs and Symptoms Chart

inthering2013 Emergency Information Bloat, GDV, torsion
Photo of Deerhounds by Cally Whitman.

Many thanks to the Irish Wolfhound Club of America for providing this link to this help chart.

DEERHOUND HEALTH 101: Click HERE for an overview of the health issues found in the breed, as well as health testing information.

SDCA CODE OF ETHICS HEALTH TESTING

Breeders should provide the following to buyers for every dog/puppy sold:

GENETIC TEST RESULTS OR STATUS:

  • FVII Deficiency (Factor VII deficiency)
  • DEPOHGENâ„¢ (Delayed Postoperative Hemorrhage Syndrome). 

HEALTH SCREENING TEST RESULTS: 

  • Postprandial Bile Acids Test (for liver shunt)
  • Cardiac: Echocardiogram results for breeding stock (congenital and acquired heart disorders)
  • AND Veterinarian auscultation (detection of heart murmurs present at birth) for dogs/puppies sold. 

For more information: https://deerhoundhealth.org/health-testing-overview/      

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