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taken from Internet, American Rottweiler Club-website
Bloat is a common condition in which the stomach swells from gas, fluid or both.
Bloat becomes a medical emergency when the stomach distends and then flips over, causing
torsion.
Bloat and torsion may be caused by over-eating, drinking large amounts of water after
eating, and / or vigorous
excercise after a meal.
Efforts to prevent bloat may include feeding several small meals a
day, crating the dog for
several hours after eating, and monitoring water intake.