While bloat can occur in any dog, it’s commonly accepted that dogs with deep chests (a higher depth-to-width ratio) are more prone to the disorder. That puts the following breeds at higher risk:

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• Akitas
• Basset Hounds
• Boxers
• Doberman Pinschers
• German Shepherds
• Gordon Setters
• Great Danes
• Irish Setters
• Weimaraners
• Saint Bernards
• Standard Poodles