Funadvice Logo
Post
More Pets and Animals Questions

Why do dog's stomachs twist or flip?

My dog died on friday morning and the vet said that she had a twisted stomach. She also said that even if they had the time to fix it, it probably would of flipped again. Why are dogs so different from other animals?

Become an Expert →
Answer #1

its just the way they are it usually happens in labradors and german shepards ,, sorry to hear bout your dog .

Answer #2

Hi, it happened to our previous German Shepherd and he had to get put down. Our current one’s stomach flipped, but he could luckily be saved in time. (Ours flipped because of something hard that he ate).

I’m sorry for your loss. It’s always difficult to lose a pet.

Answer #3

Gastric torsion (that’s what a twisted gut is called), can be genetic…certain breeds are more inclined to have it happen…and certain lines within those breeds seem to pass it down.

I’m sorry for your loss…I have a German Shepherd, a breed which is inclined to get a twisted gut…I even keep a list of the signs and symptoms on my refrigerator, just in case he ever got it.

p

Answer #4

probably because of their genetics.

More Like This
Advisor

Pets and Animals

Pet Care, Animal Behavior, Veterinary Medicine

Ask an advisor one-on-one!
Advisor

Simply For Dogs

Pets, Dogs, Blogs

Advisor

Dogs Forum

Pet Care, Dog Training, Dog Breeding

Advisor

SitDropStay - Dog Training

Pet Training, Dog Behavior Consulting, Puppy Training

Advisor

Dogdayz Dog Boarding

Dog Boarding, Pet Accommodation, Dog Grooming

Advisor

Barking Dog Blog

Dog behavior, Training tips, Pet care