[cash]

I was just wondering how long Bloat has been known to be genetic?

 

[roxy25]

I was just wondering how long Bloat has been known to be genetic?

Great question cash , I am still learning and trying to understand this Disease.

 

[bigredpoodle]

If it was known to be genetic then we would have a genetic test for this disease FYI..
It is thought to be genetic but environment can definately come in to play.. If the dog is constantly confined to a kennel run as it is growing perhaps the muscles in the stomach do not develop right ? Most of the setters that I knew that bloated were crated alot ... We give enzymes and feed raw and kibble at different time of the day of course . WE try very hard to prevent .. Our dogs have the run of three acres..

 

[debjen]

Genetics may play some role but my lab has bloated twice and none of his 10 littermates have I definitely know his mom and grandfather didn't..not sure about his dad's side of the family..so it is definitely not all genetics

 

[Mister]

Ive never heard that it was genetic, i think its all about environment and the make up of the dog. Deep chested dogs are more prone to bloat.