If you’re not familiar with canine bloat, please talk with your vet to learn about signs, symptoms, treatment options and more. In general, Bloat is a serious and often fatal illness. It can happy when large amounts of air, fluid, gas, food or even foam forms in the stomach. The pressure can cause the stomach to swell, which in turn blocks blood flow to vital organs such as the heart. It can also lead to low blood pressure, shock and even organ damage. The most general causes of bloat are stress, hereditary genes, temperament that causes stress, anxiety or aggression, eating habits such as elevated food bowls, rapid eating, eating of the wrong diet, eating gassy foods, drinking too much too quickly, deep and narrow build of chest, etc. If your suspect your Affenpinscher has bloat or if he’s showing any of the mentioned symptoms call your licensed veterinary clinic Wake Forest, NC immediately.