Churchville Veterinary Hospital P.C.
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Prophylactic Gastropexy

Churchville Veterinary Hospital, P.C.
Gastric volvulus and dilation (GVD) or "bloat" is a common life-threatening condition that affects many large breed dogs. It is characterized by a trememdous ballooning (dilation) of the stomach with gas and frothy material.  Dilation may be followed by twisting of the stomach (volvulus) that closes both the inlet and outlet of the stomach.  As swelling continues, shock develops as the swollen stomach blocks return of blood from the abdomen to the heart.  Widespread tissue damage and kidney failure develop and death from respiratory and cardiac arrest soon follow.  This condition appears suddenly in apparently healthy dogs.

Some of the breeds affected by this dangerous condition are:
  • Great Danes
  • Irish Wolf Hounds
  • German Shepherds
  • Blood Hounds
  • Gordon Setters
  • Weimaraners
  • St. Bernards
  • Irish Setters
  • Standard Poodles
  • Doberman Pinschers

The condition is rapidly progressive and life-threatening, which requires immediate emergency surgery and veterinary care that can cost thousands of dollars.

A recent study reported in the Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association (May-June 2013) that "no dog experienced GDV (gastro volvulus and dialation) after IG (incisional gastropexy)".

Why wait until the life-threatening condition has occurred? A preventative procedure called incisional gastropexy is now available for your pet at Churchville Veterinary Hospital.

Office Hours


Monday:           8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday:           8:00 am to 7:00 pm
Wednesday:        8:00am to 5:00pm

Thursday:           8:00 am to 7:00 pm
Friday:                8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday:             Closed
Sunday:              Closed
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In the event of a medical emergency outside our normal business hours please visit our Contact Us-Emergency Information 


Get in Touch With Us

88 South Main St.
Churchville, NY 14428
Phone: (585) 293-2270
Fax: (585) 293-2294
E-mail: vet.churchville@gmail.com

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  • Home
    • Contact Us
    • Forms & Policies: NEW CLIENT FORM
    • Emergency/After Hours Information
    • Important Updates
    • Payment Options
    • Appointment & Prescription Policy
    • What is a VCPR?
    • FAQ's
  • Meet The Staff
    • Doctors
    • Management
    • Licensed Veterinary Technicians
    • Skilled Veterinary Assistants
    • Reception
    • Join Our Team!
  • Services
    • Cryosurgery
    • Laser Therapy
    • Humane Euthanasia
    • Surgery
    • Prophylactic Gastropexy
    • Preventive Care
    • Senior Preventive Care
    • Microchipping
    • Digital X-Ray
    • Dental Care
    • in-House Laboratory Testing
    • Cat Boarding
    • Fully Stocked Pharmacy
    • Genetic Health Screening
  • Puppy/ Kitten Corner
    • Healthy Puppy/Kitten Packages
    • Vaccinations and the Health of Your Dog
    • Vaccinations and the health of your Cat
    • Housebreaking Your Puppy
    • Litterbox Success
    • Rabies Information
    • Feline Leukemia (FELV)
    • FIV
    • Spay
    • Neuter
    • Flea/Tick Life Cycle
  • Pocket/Exotic Pets
  • Coupons, Rebates, Rewards
  • Pet Travel & Helpful Links
  • Black Creek Wildlife Station, Inc.
  • Community Service & News