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.
- Bloat in Dogs: Causes and What to Look Out For, by Dr Conor Brady {https://dogsfirst.ie/bloat-and-torsion-in-dogs/}
- Twisted Stomach or GDV in Dogs (symptoms and treatment) { https://animalemergencyservice.com.au/blog/gdv-in-dogs/https://animalemergencyservice.com.au/blog/gdv-in-dogs/ }
- Bloat: Causes, Signs, and Symptoms, The Whole Dog Journal {http://www.whole-dog-journal.com}
- Is Your Dog at Risk for Bloat? These Mistakes Can Be Deadly, Dr Becker { https://www.barkandwhiskers.com/dog-bloating/}
- 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}
- 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}