Vital tissues are deprived of blood and oxygen, resulting in systemic shock. (michigananimalhospital.com)
The swollen stomach presses on the larger blood vessels in the abdomen and circulation is seriously compromised, resulting in systemic shock. (michigananimalhospital.com)
In severe or acute cases, there is often respiratory distress, an abnormal heart rhythm, muffled heart and lung sounds and other signs of systemic shock. (michigananimalhospital.com)