Question

1. as a breeder of great danes, charlene always sends new families home with a list of diseases that great danes are susceptible to and what symptoms to look out for. she is experienced in caring for dogs, but she knows that some of her new puppies adoptive parents may not be. one thing that is on charlenes list to look out for is bloat, and if the dog shows signs, to contact a veterinarian immediately. charlene needs to add a sentence to explain what she means. which sentence will charlene most likely add to describe bloat?

a malformed femur will cause pain in the joint when a dog moves.
inflammation of the pancreas is displayed by vomiting and arching of the back.
a contagious virus causes paralysis of the jaw resulting in foaming of the mouth.
an excessive buildup of gas can cause the stomach to become enlarged.

Explanation:

Bloat in dogs refers to a condition where there is an excessive buildup of gas in the stomach causing it to enlarge. The other options describe different medical - conditions in dogs such as a malformed femur, pancreatitis, and a viral - related jaw paralysis, not bloat.

Answer:

D. An excessive buildup of gas can cause the stomach to become enlarged.