Thank you for the sticky - it's a valuable item.

There is also some information on this thread:
Akita Dog ate Raw chicken carcass for the first time -definately ill. Need advice pls

To recap:
* Bloat is now the second biggest killer of dogs; Cancer is the first.

* It can affect any deep-chested breed, not just large breeds.

* Cases have risen enormously in the last 30 years.

* It is believed to be familial - meaning that any relatives of dogs that have had bloat should not be used for breeding.

* It most often comes on in the late evening/early morning.

* Every dog owner should educate his/herself on the symptoms.

Beating Bloat - a useful resource for more information"
http://www.dogstuff.info/beating_bloat_pflaumer.html

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