Non-dietary risk factors for gastric dilatation-volvulus in large and giant breed dogs

Glickman, Lawrence T.; Glickman, Nita W.; Schellenberg, Diana; Raghavan, Malathi; Lee, Tana

doi:10.2460/javma.2000.217.1492

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“…GDV remains an important cause of suffering, loss, and expense in Huntaways but predictably not in Heading dogs. Previous studies have identifi ed rapid eating of large volumes, elevated feeding and increasing atmospheric pressure in the previous 2 days in the development of GDV (Theyse et al 1998;Glickman et al 2000;Levine and Moore 2009). It is likely that genetics and anatomy, feeding practices, exercise demands, and housing all differ between Huntaways and the dogs described in previous studies of GDV.…”

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confidence: 85%

A survey of diseases of working farm dogs in New Zealand

Cave¹,

Bridges²,

Cogger³

et al. 2009

New Zealand Veterinary Journal

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AIMS:To record the incidence of specifi c diseases affecting working farm dogs; identify any apparent breed predispositions; determine the most important causes of loss from death, euthanasia, or retirement of the dog; and identify potential interventions that could reduce the incidence of disease. METHODS:A national questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted to identify the incidence of specifi c diseases, and circumstances of trauma affecting working farm dogs that presented to rural veterinary practices over a 12-month period, between April 2008 and April 2009. The practices were convenience-sampled on the basis of geography and size. RESULTS:Sixty-six practices were approached, and veterinarians from 30 practices agreed to participate, with representation from all major rural regions of New Zealand. Data were provided on 2,214 presentations, excluding revisits, of which 51% were for Huntaways and 39% Heading dogs. Trauma was identifi ed as a cause of injury in 848 (38%) visits. Huntaways were apparently over-represented in cases of constipation, gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), theriogenological problems, laryngitis, hip dysplasia, and degenerative lumbosacral disease. In contrast, Heading dogs were over-represented among cases of multiple ligamentous injury of the stifl e, disruption of the gastrocnemius or Achilles tendon, tarsal injuries, and hip luxation. Traumatic injury involved injury by stock (20%), automotive incidents (19%), transit across fence lines (16%), and dog bites (12%). Loss occurred following 10% of visits, of which trauma was known to be involved in 32%. The most important nontraumatic causes of loss were GDV, degenerative joint disease, mammary neoplasia and diseases involving the female reproductive tract, cardiac disease, and poisoning.CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Several important diseases appear amenable to intervention through nutrition, neutering, or behavioural modifi cation, including constipation, GDV, theriogenological problems, dog-bite injuries, and laryngitis. Altering modes of transit across fence lines has the potential to reduce large numbers of serious orthopaedic injuries to working farm dogs.

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A survey of diseases of working farm dogs in New Zealand

Cave¹,

Bridges²,

Cogger³

et al. 2009

New Zealand Veterinary Journal

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“…Great Dane, German Shepherd, Weimaraner, Saint Bernard, Irish Setter, Doberman Pincher, Poodle or Bloodhound (Glickman et al 1994;Brockman et al 1995;Glickman et al 1997;Evans and Adams 2010). The ratio of thoracic width and depth in Irish Setters has an influence on GDV, which may be one of the factors explaining the suspected genetic predisposition (Schaible et al 1997;Schellenberg et al 1998;Glickman et al 2000b). GDV seems to be more frequent in males than in females and there is no influence of castration on development of disease (Glickman et al 1994;Glickman et al 1997;Theyse et al 1998).…”

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Risk factors for gastric dilatation and volvulus in central Europe: an internet survey

Uhríková¹,

Machackova²,

Raušerová-Lexmaulová³

et al. 2015

Vet. Med. - Czech

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ABSTRACT:The aim of this internet-based questionnaire was to determine risk factors for the development and survival of gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV) in dogs in central Europe. The questionnaire focused on general information, feeding and elimination behaviour, family history, personality and routine habits, was freely distributed on the internet. Respondents were recruited by e-mail, and announcement of the survey on websites focused on dogs or breeder clubs and flyers in veterinary clinics and at dog shows. Responses from the owners of 785 dogs were analysed. Data underwent descriptive statistical and logistic regression analysis. Factors associated with an increased risk of GDV are intact male, specific breed, pet food and first-degree relative with gastric-dilatation and volvulus. In contrast, low risk was observed in spayed females, dogs eating meals with large particles, dogs with frequent defecation or in dogs kept at home. Non-survivors had a significantly longer time between food consumption and the development of clinical signs than survivors. We conclude that the risk of GDV development is associated with several factors. Some of these can be influenced by the owner or veterinarian.

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“…was there a statistical tendency for the dogs fed from a feeder to have an increased or decreased risk of GDV?). The study by Glickman et al (2000) provides more comprehensive statistical reporting of the data relevant to the PICO question, but provides incomplete reporting of the dogs lost to follow up. Follow up losses are likely to be high given that 13.3% of the dogs lost to follow up had already been lost during the primary study that this study data was drawn from.…”

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Are Dogs That Are Fed from a Raised Bowl at an Increased Risk of Gastric Dilation Volvulus Compared with Floor-Fed Dogs?

Buckley

2017

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<p>There are only two studies that study the effect of raised feeders on the risk of Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV) and their findings conflict. Only one study found a significant effect of feeder height, with large and giant breeds fed from a raised feeder being at an increased risk of GDV floor fed dogs. However, these authors found that, where the feeder was raised, the height of the feeder that increased the GDV risk was affected by the size of the dog. Large breed dogs were more likely to develop a GDV if fed from a bowl ≤ 1 foot tall, whereas giant breed dogs were more likely to develop a GDV if fed from a bowl > 1 foot tall. No studies found that feeding from a raised feeder reduced the risk of GDV relative to feeding from the floor. Therefore, the safest option in the absence of further evidence is to advise that owners of ‘at risk’ dogs feed from a feeder on the floor. This may not reduce the risk of GDV, but there is no evidence to suggest that it will increase the risk. </p><br /> <img src="https://www.veterinaryevidence.org/rcvskmod/icons/oa-icon.jpg" alt="Open Access" /> <img src="https://www.veterinaryevidence.org/rcvskmod/icons/pr-icon.jpg" alt="Peer Reviewed" />

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Non-dietary risk factors for gastric dilatation-volvulus in large and giant breed dogs

Cited by 86 publications

References 8 publications

A survey of diseases of working farm dogs in New Zealand

A survey of diseases of working farm dogs in New Zealand

Risk factors for gastric dilatation and volvulus in central Europe: an internet survey

Are Dogs That Are Fed from a Raised Bowl at an Increased Risk of Gastric Dilation Volvulus Compared with Floor-Fed Dogs?

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