What should you know about deep chested dogs?
■ Avoid strenuous exercise before and after meals. The risks of bloat and gas buildup in a deep-chested dog are increased compared to the non-deep-chested dog population and, as this is such a serious and sometimes fatal situation, steps to prevent contributing causes of bloat in deep-chested dogs is recommended.
What kind of dog has a narrow chest?
Deep-Chested Dogs. Deep-chested dogs like Doberman pinschers, standard poodles, Great Danes, German shepherds and Irish setters are more susceptible to bloat because of their narrow, elongated chests.
Why are deep chested dogs more prone to gastric dilatation?
Although any dog breed can develop deadly bloat, and other factors such as bolting food and stress are associated with the condition, deep-chested dogs are more frequently prone to gastric dilatation-volvulus. This is thought to be because when the stomach builds up gas in a deep-chested dog,…
Why does a deep chested dog flip on its side?
This is thought to be because when the stomach builds up gas in a deep-chested dog, the large chest cavity allows for more expansion of the stomach than in shallower chested breeds. This allows a more exaggerated condition that contributes to the stomach flipping on itself.
What makes a dog a deep chested dog?
A deep-chested dog usually has a chest that extends to or below their elbows, making them proportionately deeper and narrower than normal or barrel-chested dogs. Deep-chestedness is proportionate, and although many large breeds are represented, small and medium dog breeds can be deep-chested also. What Does Deep-Chestedness Have to Do with Bloat?
Is the chest of a dog the same as the thoracic cavity?
The chest is the area between your dog’s neck and abdomen, also referred to as the thoracic cavity. Dogs can have wide, round chests, known as a barrel-chested confirmation, and is NOT the same as deep-chested. Deep chestedness refers to the length of the chest from the back to the sternum, or bottom of the chest,…
Deep-Chested Dogs. Deep-chested dogs like Doberman pinschers, standard poodles, Great Danes, German shepherds and Irish setters are more susceptible to bloat because of their narrow, elongated chests.
What kind of harness should I get my deep chested dog?
With so many shapes and sizes, of deep chested dogs, you should keep your dogs particular shape in mind when choosing a harness to accommodate him. Harnesses that will distribute pressure and provide straps behind the legs are best for deep chested breeds.
