Description: Occurs when the spleen rotates either way—towards or away from the stomach—causing it to be engorged with blood and expanding to an abnormally large size. In severe cases it may predispose gastric torsion. Symptoms are non-specific and include fever and vomiting and having a “tight” feeling when touching the abdominal area. Immediate veterinary should be given immediately as Splenic Torsion requires the surgical removal of the spleen. When there is gastric torsion, a gastroplexy is also performed to secure the stomach to the abdominal wall to avoid future incidence of gastric torsion.

Breeds Commonly Affected: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog