The Silent Signs of Bloat: Beyond the Swollen Belly

By the time you see a hard, distended stomach, it is often already a dire emergency. You have to watch for the tiny, subtle shifts that most people might miss. For my boy Wade, it was just a slight stiffness in his walk and looking unusually tired. A change in their gait, a panicked look in their eyes, or unproductive retching can be the only warnings you get. I have been there, and I know that catching those “off” behaviors is the only way to stay ahead of this nightmare.

Have you ever noticed a sudden change in how your dog walks or carries themselves? What is one “off” behavior that always makes you stop and double-check your Dane?