When a dog is in serious pain, there are very noticeable signs. Select possible signs of pain a dog may experience if they have bloat.?

When a dog is in serious pain due to bloat, there are very noticeable signs. Dogs in distress with GDV cannot get comfortable. They may pace, get up and down, or become agitated as symptoms worsen. Nonproductive retching is one of the common signs of bloat that occurs when dogs try to relieve their discomfort. Often nothing comes up, or you may notice a small amount of foamy saliva. Restlessness is another sign. Difficulty breathing is also a sign, as the distended stomach places pressure on the diaphragm, making breathing more difficult. Pressure on the diaphragm may cause shallow or rapid breathing. Change in posture is another indicator, if your dog hunches its back, dropping its chest to the floor and raising its hind end, this may indicate bloat. Painful abdomen is a sign, signs of pain include not wanting to be touched, hiding, or whining. Dogs with bloat may have pale gums and a rapid heartbeat. Enlarged or distended abdomen is another sign, bloat can cause your dog’s stomach to look noticeably swollen, although your pet can still be affected by bloat without any changes in appearance.

Dogs with bloat will often show signs of having severe abdominal pain. Whining when their stomach is touched Running away and hiding when their stomach is touched Guarding their stomach Reacting aggressively when their stomach is touched Sitting or laying in abnormal positions where their front side of their body in lower than their backside In addition to the above symptoms dogs with bloat will often show signs of anxiety and restless behaviors. Excessive panting Excessive drooling An increased heart rate An increased breathing rate Having very pale white or gray gums Collapse Retching – with or without actually vomiting. Vomit in dogs with bloat will usually appear as a white or yellow foamy substance Have a bloated stomach No longer eating or drinking No longer defecating

Signs of bloat can appear quickly, and will usually include one or more of the following: A swollen, hard belly, Retching but not able to vomit, Drooling, Pain in the stomach when touched, Panting and restlessness. Bloat is very painful and it can kill in a matter of hours without veterinary treatment. Bloat is an extremely painful and dangerous condition for dogs. If your dog becomes bloated, their stomach will fill with gas and can twist in a way that cuts off the blood supply to their gut. It can also cause their spleen to twist and lose circulation, which blocks vital veins that transport blood to your dog's heart. Bloat is a medical emergency that causes a dog's stomach to dangerously fill with air and sometimes twist.