Rolesville: Call or Text (919) 562-0100 | Forestville: Call or Text (919) 295-4770 | Louisburg Call or Text: (919) 496-2638

GDV Surgery – Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (Bloat)

 

This condition is more common in large breed dogs, typically those that are deep-chested. However, it can occur in any age or breed of dog. This is a life-threatening condition in which the stomach twists on its axis and causes the blood supply to be cut off. It leads to gas distention in the stomach and intestines. It can cause life-threatening shock and can cause heart arrhythmias. Quick surgical correction is necessary to treat this condition.

  • Exam & Diagnostic Workup
  • IV Catheter and fluids
  • Preoperative antibiotics, pain medications, and anti-nausea meds
  • Anesthetic induction and anesthesia during surgery
  • Antibiotics before, during, and after surgery
  • Derotation of the stomach, possible removal of the spleen, and tacking of the stomach. The stomach is tacked to the side of the body wall using sutures to prevent it from rotating again on its own.
  • Anesthesia monitoring –before, during, and after surgery.
  • Postoperative pain medications
  • Hospitalization, including medications for 1-3 days following surgery
  • Pain medications and antibiotics to go home
  • E collar to go home
  • Follow-up appointment for recheck and suture removal

$2266-$3090

The above price includes the initial workup & diagnostics. For a more case-specific estimate or for referral cases where the workup has already been performed, please call the hospital.

Individual patients’ needs vary during the type of surgery outlined above. There may be variances in medications and aftercare based on a patient’s weight and needs. Additional surgery may be needed. These charges can be gone over with you before they are incurred. 

Rolesville Veterinary Hospital

Rolesville

300 Batten Road
Rolesville, NC 27571
Call or Text: (919) 562-0100
Email: [email protected]

Hospital Hours

M, W, F: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Tue, Th: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Closed Sundays

Forestville

3111 Leland Dr, Suite 130
Raleigh, NC 27616
Call: (919) 295-4770
Email: [email protected]

Hospital Hours

M-F: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Closed Sundays

Louisburg

115 N Church Street
Louisburg, NC 27549
Call: (919) 496-2638
Email: [email protected]

Hospital Hours

M, Tue, W, F: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Closed Sundays