Claire Roberts rvn dipavn(Surg) vncertecc aetiology and Patient Presentation of the gdv patient

Predisposing Factors

There are a range of factors (both environmental and individual patient) which have been suggested or linked with GDV cases. These factors include breed, age, sex, chest confirmation, diet, stress and exercise pattern.

Factors which are considered higher risk include:

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  The patient breed
  
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  Giant and large breeds being most susceptible
  
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  Breeds which are deep and narrow chested.
  
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  Animals which have had a close relative which has had GDV.
  
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  Slightly older patients
  
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  Patients which are fed just once daily
  

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  have a tendency to rush their food therefore increasing the risk of aerophagia
  

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  Animals which are at risk of ‘stress’
  

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  Car journeys, dog shows or being kennelled.
  
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