Has your veterinarian talked with you about canine bloat? If you have large breed dog like the Labradoodle or a deep chested dog like the Greyhound, you should talk with your vet to learn about the signs and symptoms of bloat in order to prevent it or recognize it early. Bloat can affect dogs of all breeds. It is also known as Gastric-Volvulus and it occurs when large amounts of air, fluid, gas, or even food form in the stomach at one time. This leads to pressure which causes the stomach wall to expand and possibly tear. Blood flow is blocked to vital organs which can cause low blood pressure, shock and even organ damage. Experts believe the main causes of bloat to be stress, hereditary genes, temperaments that cause stress, anxiety, aggression, eating habits such as elevated food bowls, rapid eating, eating the wrong diet, drinking too quickly, etc. For more, talk with your veterinary clinic Moorpark, CA, visit their site for additional information.