Bloat (Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus) — Virginia Beach, VA

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 Virginia Beach right now. Call ahead if possible.

Search "emergency animal hospital Virginia Beach" or "24 hour vet Virginia Beach" 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.