Like their German Shepherd ancestors, Shilohs may experience problems with bloat, a condition where the stomach becomes over-stretched by gas the dog is unable to release. This condition is serious and should be treated immediately by a veterinarian.
- VIDEO {http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2011/01/25/gastric-dilatation-volvulus-or-twisted-stomach-in-pet-dogs.aspx}
- Accupressure Point for Bloat {http://www.iwane.org/acp_point_v2.htm}
- Bloat in Dogs {www.globalspan.net/bloat.htm}
- A Close Encounter With A Killer, by Chris Benton {www.shilohs.issdc.com/ISSDC/ISSDCPageHealthGenetics_Tanner.htm}
- Bloat Happens – a Victory Story About Bloat Recovery by Fine Tuned Canines {http://www.fine-tunedcanines.com/articles/2009/11/14/bloat-happensa-victory-story-about-bloat-recovery.html}
- Bloat, the Mother of All Emergencies {http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=672}
- Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (Bloat) in Dogs by Dr Jean Dodds {http://drjeandoddspethealthresource.tumblr.com/post/114325343181/bloat-in-dogs#.VRNDn-7F_dN}
- Bloat: Causes, Signs, and Symptoms, The Whole Dog Journal {http://www.whole-dog-journal.com}
video – Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat in Dogs
video – Akita in Active Bloat