Laparoscopic-Assisted Gastropexy: A Safer Way to Prevent Bloat in Dogs at Arcata Animal Hospital Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), commonly known as bloat, is a life-threatening condition that affects large, deep-chested dogs. At Arcata Animal Hospital in Arcata, CA, we offer laparoscopic-assisted gastropexy, an advanced procedure to prevent this serious health issue. This minimally invasive surgery provides [...]