A Great Dane That Cannot Finish a Walk
Great Dane walking difficulties stem from heart conditions, joint and orthopedic issues, or neurological problems affecting their gait.
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A Great Dane That Coughs at Night
Nighttime coughing in Great Danes explains potential heart disease, fluid accumulation, and medical reasons for veterinary diagnosis.
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Early Heart Signs in a Great Dane
Dilated cardiomyopathy thins and weakens a Great Dane’s heart muscle and enlarges the left ventricle, so blood backs up and fluid builds in the lungs.
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Whether Stress Sets Off a Great Dane Bloat
Stress and its connection to gastric dilatation-volvulus in Great Danes, including scientific research and owner observations.
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Whether Exercise After Meals Bloats a Great Dane
Post-meal exercise risks for Great Danes and the real connection between physical activity and gastric dilatation-volvulus.
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The Raised Bowl Argument for Great Danes
Raised feeding bowls and their link to bloat risk in Great Danes are explained using Purdue University research findings.
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Meal Habits That Cut a Great Dane’s Twist Risk
Splitting ten daily food cups into three or four smaller meals reduces bloat and gastric torsion risks for Great Danes.
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Whether a Tacked Great Dane Can Still Bloat
A tacked Great Dane can still experience simple bloat when gas fills the stomach, though the surgical procedure prevents dangerous twisting.
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The Age to Tack a Great Dane’s Stomach
The optimal age for a prophylactic gastropexy surgery prevents gastric dilatation volvulus and stomach twisting in Great Danes.
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Adding a Gastropexy to a Great Dane Spay
Adding a preventative gastropexy during a Great Dane spay permanently attaches the stomach to the abdominal wall to stop fatal twisting.
