Canine Gastric Dilation, more commonly known as Bloat, is a life-threatening condition that may affect large, deep chested breeds of dogs. It is critical to become aware of the symptoms of bloat so that you can obtain veterinary care before it's too late.
The site below is an excellent tool to use to learn all about bloat. I recommend that guardians of at risk breeds familiarize themselves with the findings.
The web site is as follows:
www.dogfencediy.com/library/canine-bloat-information/
Another valuable site with related information may be found at: http://personal.uncc.edu/jvanoate/k9/bloatfaq.htm.