The owner will often report a history of non-productive vomiting (retching) and an acute onset of abdominal distension. There may be a history of rapid consumption of food followed shortly after by exercise.
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The onset of the characteristic clinical signs of abdominal distension and unproductive vomiting is usually acute. The clinical signs are often reported to follow a period of exercise and/or feeding of a large meal.
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On physical examination, the dog may be collapsed or reluctant to stand. Abdominal distension and tympany are often
On physical examination, the dog may be collapsed or reluctant to stand. Abdominal distension and tympany are often