In Brief:
Tell Me About the Patient" . I'm Dr. Sarah Keene, the new surgical resident," I heard a voice say. "I've got a dog here, a ten-year-old spayed female German shepherd. Sitting up in bed and reassuring my wife, Kathy, that the call was for me, I said, "No problem, Dr. Keene. Bloat -- or GDV, for gastric dilatation and volvulus -- is a true veterinary emergency typically occurring in deep-chested dogs like German shepherds, Great Danes, and standard poodles. " I asked Dr. Keene after we'd quickly shared hellos and introductions.. "This is her fourth liter," said Dr. Keene..
