Why Exercise Before or After a Meal Can Be Really Bad for Your Dog

Have you ever heard of dog bloat, a twisted stomach, gastric or gut torsion? These are some of the ways people refer to Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV). What is GDV? GDV is the twisting of the gut, in other words twisting of the dog’s stomach. This can be caused by a variety of things, including large meals, stress, anxiety, excitement and vigorous exercise.

Why exercise before or after a meal can be really bad for your dog. The Vet. (2021, June 3). Retrieved February 18, 2022, from https://www.thevet.co.uk/pet-advice/exercise-meal-can-really-bad-dog/

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Topic(s): Breeder Resource, Exercise, Exercise - Safety & Welfare Considerations

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