[header] How to prevent bloating in dogs [title] Assess genetic risk factors. [step] We are not entirely certain why bloat occurs but we do know that it can run in families. Determine your dogs relatives (littermate, parents) have had bloat.
[header] How to prevent bloating in dogs [title] Assess genetic risk factors. [step] We are not entirely certain why bloat occurs but we do know that it can run in families. Determine your dogs relatives (littermate, parents) have had bloat.
Check your dog's mate if you are unsure when it might have occurred. Find out if your dog was previously spayed or neutered. If they have, then your dog has a higher risk of getting it. [title] Determine if your dog has a build that would boost its chances of getting bloat. [substeps] For example, a single parent might have been cortpocker's family and the other parents might have had a few children. If this is the case, a lactating dog could be biologically related to your dog. If you are not sure why, it is important to provide the dogs with a good dna test that can show whether it occurred. Perform the test or take your dog to a vet for specialized testing.