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"Bloat" is a general term used to describe the significant and often pathologic dilation of a gastrointestinal organ with gas or fluid. In dogs, the most common form is gastric bloat, in which the stomach becomes distended with gas. Without surgery, this is often fatal; with surgery the survival rate improves but is not guaranteed.
In cattle there are two types of bloat - gastric and cecal. Gastric bloat comes in two subforms - free (one big gas bubble) and frothy (many tiny little bubbles, like a bubble bath). Free bloat is relatively easy to treat - simply remove the gas. Frothy bloat has to be treated with a detergent (poloxone is the most common in the United States) to break down the bubbles, then the gas needs to be released. Cecal bloat is dilation of the cecum, a blind-ended pouch at the connection between the small and large intestines.
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What is Bloat in horses?
Horses don't get "bloat". This is a term reserved for ruminants (animals whose stomach has 4 compartments to it). Some people will also call colic bloat.
What is the meaning of the word bloat?
The meaning of the word bloat (bloated), is being swollen, puffed. The word bloat is often used as a general term to cover gas distension of the stomach.
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Veterinary Technician (VT) is the term used in the United States; whereas a large majority of the world refers to them as Veterinary Nurses. Same occupation.
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According to the dictionary, "Veterinary" means "of or relating to the disease, injuries, and treatment of animals".
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The initials DVM stand for Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
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"Veterinary" is the adjective form of "veterinarian", which is a trained medical scientist who focuses upon the health and wellness of animals. Veterinary often refers to the activities, knowledge and responsibilities of veterinarians.
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Bloat is a porcupinefish.
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