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What are the Symptoms of GDV?

Laparascopic Assisted Preventative Gastropexy (LAPG) is when the stomach is "tacked" to the body wall, preventing Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV).

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Be sure to visit www.westgatepetclinicmn.com to learn more about Laparascopic Assisted Preventative Gastropexy (LAPG) whereby the stomach is “tacked” to the body wall, preventing Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV). Treated GDV has a 20% to 40% mortality rate. Clinical signs of GDV include: Progressively distended, very hard abdomen that is quite painful; nonproductive retching, hypersalivation and restlessness. Often, the pet may be found recumbent (laying on their side) and unable to rise with a very large, hard abdomen. If any of these signs are observed, call your veterinarian immediately.  

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