Preventing a deadly illness

http://www.cnn.com/2011/LIVING/04/23/bloat.dog.illness.mnn/index.html

I read this article on cnn.com and it discussed a deadly illness that is very common among dogs referred to as "the bloat". It's actual name being gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV). I was not even aware that this illness even existed this article sheds some light on what we can do as owners to protect our dog from this scary illness.