Bloat (Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus) — Orlando, FL

YES — bloat (gastric dilatation-volvulus) is a true veterinary emergency that needs in-person ER care immediately. RexVet does NOT handle emergencies. Get to the nearest 24-hour animal hospital in Orlando right now. Call ahead if possible.

Search "emergency animal hospital Orlando" or "24 hour vet Orlando" on Google Maps right now. Most metro areas have 2-4 24/7 ER hospitals. If you have a regular vet, call their after-hours line — many practices route to a partner ER. Do NOT delay to research the "best" ER — the nearest 24-hour facility is what matters in the first 30 minutes.

No — not during the active emergency. RexVet does not provide emergency care. After your pet is stabilized at the ER and discharged, RexVet can help with: After GDV surgery, RexVet helps with post-op pain medication refills, feeding plan changes (multiple small meals, slow-feeders), gastropexy follow-up monitoring, and behavior support. Acute bloat is always surgical — telehealth has no role in the emergency itself.

Large or deep-chested breeds at higher risk (Great Dane, Standard Poodle, German Shepherd, Weimaraner, St. Bernard, Setter, Boxer); Eating one large meal per day (vs. multiple smaller meals); Exercising right after eating; Stress; Genetic predisposition (first-degree relatives with GDV are higher risk).

Do NOT wait to see if it resolves — bloat does not resolve on its own; Do NOT try to induce vomiting; Do NOT give simethicone or anti-gas medications — they don't fix GDV; Do NOT delay because of cost — the longer you wait, the worse the outcome.