Dogs · Digestion
Gastropexy
Gastropexy surgically secures the stomach to reduce the risk of twisting.
Gastropexy surgically secures the stomach to reduce the risk of twisting. It may be considered preventively or during emergency treatment for gastric dilatation-volvulus.
Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.
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